Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington LEOFF Plan 2 | 19,638.7 | 27,372 | 104.0 | 100.0 | Washington Department of Retirement Systems |
| Washington PERS 2/3 | 59,063.6 | 269,101 | 95.0 | 99.9 | Washington Department of Retirement Systems |
| Washington School Employees Plan 2/3 | 8,661.0 | 102,801 | 91.0 | 100.1 | Washington Department of Retirement Systems |
| Washington Teachers Plan 2/3 | 22,784.5 | 114,301 | 90.0 | 100.0 | Washington Department of Retirement Systems |
| Seattle ERS | 4,134.8 | 19,619 | 75.0 | 100.4 | Seattle Employees Retirement System |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2021)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | WA | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 1.5 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 1.7 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 1.9 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 2.6 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 3.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 4.1 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 5.6 | 6.8 |