Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio PERS | 116,657.8 | 1,284,517 | 82.8 | 100.0 | Ohio Public Employees Retirement System |
| Ohio Police & Fire | 20,406.8 | 63,489 | 67.2 | 100.0 | Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund |
| Ohio School Employees | 19,771.6 | 255,289 | 79.0 | 100.0 | Ohio School Employees Retirement System |
| Ohio Teachers | 92,707.9 | 514,670 | 80.9 | 216.9 | Ohio State Teachers Retirement System |
| Cincinnati (OH) ERS | 1,800.4 | 68.8 | 62.4 | Cincinnati Employees Retirement System |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2025)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2025
| Fiscal Year | OH | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 6.4 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 6.3 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 7.4 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| 2018 | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| 2019 | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| 2022 | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| 2023 | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| 2024 | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| 2025 | 5.3 | 6.5 |