Contribution Rate Decreased for Correctional Plan Effective January 1, 2027

July 16, 2026

As part of the legislation passed during the 2026 session,

  • Employer contributions for the Correctional Plan decreased by 1.25%, from 10.25% to 9.0%.
  • Employee contributions for the Correctional Plan decreased by 0.83%, from 6.83% to 6.0%.

Rates for the Coordinated, Police & Fire, and Public Employees Defined Contribution Plan will not change.

Contribution Rates

From paid dates July 1, 1999–June 30, 2025,

  • the employer rate was 8.75%
  • the employee rate was 5.83%

From paid dates July 1, 2025–December 31, 2026,

  • the employer rate is 10.25%
  • the employee rate is 6.83%

Starting with pay issued on January 1, 2027,

  • the employer rate will be 9.0%
  • the employee rate will be 6.0%

To learn more about past contribution rates, visit the Contribution Rates page on our website.

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