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 | 9,447.4 | 181,181 | 51.6 | 101.1 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky ERS | 2,700.1 | 104,080 | 15.8 | 110.2 | Kentucky Retirement Systems |
| Kentucky Teachers | 19,981.6 | 135,396 | 57.7 | 96.8 | Kentucky Teachers Retirement System |
| Lexington-Fayette County Police and Fire | 745.2 | 2,412 | 74.1 | 100.0 | Lexington-Fayette County Policemen's and Firefighters' Retirement Fund |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2018)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2017
| Fiscal Year | KY | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 7.2 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 8.4 | 6.0 |