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Professional ORP Tier Breakdown

*No Minimum Age Requirements for Retirement (contact you plan representatives on current taxation laws)

Tier 1

  • Employees appointed before 7/1/73
  • Contributions by the State to the defined contribution plan (ORP) equal 12% on first $16,500 earned during calendar year and 15% of additional earnings.

    Tier 2

    • Employees appointed 7/1/73 - 7/26/76
    • Contributions by the State to the defined contribution plan (ORP) equal 12% on first $16,500 earned during calendar year and 15% of additional earnings.

      Tier 3

      • Employees appointed 7/27/76 - 8/31/83
      • Employees contribute 3% on all earnings
      • Contributions by the State to the defined contribution plan (ORP), which are in addition to the employee's 3% share, equal 9% on the first $16,500 in annual earnings and 12% of additional earnings.

        Tier 4

        • Employees appointed 9/1/83 - 7/15/92
        • Full benefits at 62 with at least 10 years of service
        • Contributions by the State to the defined contribution plan (ORP), which are in addition to the employee's 3% share, equal 9% on the first $16,500 in annual earnings and 12% of additional earnings.

          Tier 4+

          • Employees appointed on or after 7/15/92 who elect the optional retirement programs (ORP)
          • Employees contribute 3% on all earnings
          • Contributions by the State which are in addition to the employee's 3% contribution equal 8% on all earnings for first 7 years of employment and 10% for all years thereafter