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 | 10,799.3 | 219,563 | 50.8 | 91.5 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky ERS | 3,896.0 | 120,128 | 21.8 | 106.1 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky Teachers | 22,900.0 | 143,913 | 58.8 | 100.0 | Kentucky Teachers Retirement System |
| Lexington-Fayette County Police and Fire | 842.0 | 2,553 | 72.6 | Lexington-Fayette County Policemen's and Firefighters' Retirement Fund |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2022)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2022
| Fiscal Year | KY | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 8.2 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 8.8 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 9.1 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 9.5 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 9.5 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 9.7 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| 2022 | 10.2 | 7.5 |