Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana SERS | 11,420.7 | 93,886 | 64.1 | 106.6 | Louisiana State Employees Retirement System |
| Louisiana Teachers | 21,220.6 | 177,898 | 67.9 | 107.6 | Louisiana Teachers Retirement System |
| Louisiana Municipal Police | 2,256.7 | 12,535 | 75.5 | 100.0 | Louisiana Municipal Police |
| Louisiana Schools | 1,845.6 | 26,572 | 74.1 | 100.0 | Louisiana Schools |
| Louisiana Parochial Employees | 4,966.7 | 26,002 | 98.1 | 100.0 | Louisiana State Parochial Employees |
| Baton Rouge City Parish RS | 1,287.7 | 6,729 | 65.6 | 103.3 | Baton Rouge City Parish Retirement System |
| New Orleans ERS | 460.6 | 5,113 | 58.8 | New Orleans Employees' Retirement System | |
| Louisiana Municipal Employees | 964.3 | 16,812 | 69.3 | 100.7 | Louisiana Municipal Employees |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2020)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | LA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 7.6 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 8.8 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 9.2 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 12.6 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 9.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 9.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 9.5 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 8.2 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 10.7 | 6.8 |