Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont State Employees | 1,909.5 | 16,458 | 70.7 | 105.8 | Vermont State Employees Retirement System |
| Vermont Teachers | 1,904.5 | 20,195 | 54.3 | 112.8 | Vermont Teachers Retirement System |
| Burlington ERS | 194.7 | 1,999 | 73.2 | 100.0 | Burlington ERS |
| Vermont Municipal Employees | 709.5 | 11,941 | 80.1 | 111.2 | Vermont Municipal Employees |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2019)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2018
| Fiscal Year | VT | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 1.9 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.3 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 2.5 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 1.5 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 1.4 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 1.8 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 2.1 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 3.2 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 3.1 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 3.4 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 4.1 | 6.8 |