Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania School Employees | 56,363.7 | 514,767 | 56.4 | 100.0 | Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System |
| Pennsylvania State ERS | 26,937.0 | 241,044 | 56.0 | 100.0 | Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System |
| Pennsylvania Municipal | 2,349.4 | 14,571 | 100.2 | 112.3 | Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System |
| Philadelphia Municipal | 5,341.3 | 66,575 | 46.8 | 118.3 | Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System |
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 | PA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 0.7 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 1.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 1.7 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 2.3 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 2.2 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 7.9 | 6.0 |