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%
Also, employees hired after January 1, 1979 will pay their regular contribution plus an additional 2% contribution on salaries in excess of $30,000.