Contribution to the retirement system is determined by your most recent entry into the system. Members who re-enter the system with funds on deposit or who transfer from another contributory retirement system maintain their former contribution level.

Employee Contribution Rates

• Before January 1, 1975 5%
• January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1984 7%
• January 1, 1984 - June 30, 1996 8%
• July 1, 1996 - present 9%

Those employees appointed to the state police and whose membership commenced on or after July 1, 1996 must contribute 12%.

Also, employees hired after January 1, 1979 will pay their regular contribution plus an additional 2% contribution. On salaries in excess of $30,000, the additional contribution is required as of January 1, 1988.