Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky County | 11,605.1 | 217,138 | 50.4 | 78.3 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky ERS | 3,959.9 | 120,292 | 20.0 | 107.0 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky Teachers | 25,935.8 | 137,259 | 57.2 | 100.0 | Kentucky Teachers Retirement System |
| Lexington-Fayette County Police and Fire | 995.3 | 2,490 | 79.5 | Lexington-Fayette County Policemen's and Firefighters' Retirement Fund |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2021)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | KY | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 8.2 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 8.7 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 9.2 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 11.1 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 10.9 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 11.2 | 6.8 |