Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia PERS | 8,007.3 | 69,514 | 97.5 | 170.4 | West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board |
| West Virginia Teachers | 9,001.9 | 75,314 | 76.0 | 117.2 | West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board |
| Charleston (WV) Firemen | 28.4 | 337 | 14.3 | 74.8 | Charleston, WV Firemen's Pension |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2022)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2021
| Fiscal Year | WV | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.2 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 8.0 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 6.7 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 8.7 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| 2019 | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| 2020 | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 5.3 | 6.8 |