The average annual state pension for all plans (weighted by headcount) is $21,493.
If you're vested, you're eligible to retire at age 65. You also have the option to retire earlier, but your defined benefit will be reduced. To retire early, you must be at least 55 and have 20 or more years of service credit. For full details about early retirement, read the PERS Plan 2 Handbook.
You need 5 years of service With PERS Plan 2, you need five years of service to qualify for a retirement. Once you have five years, you are a “vested” member. Five is the minimum, but you can earn an unlimited number of years to increase your pension amount.
Immediate Retirement If you retire at the MRA with at least 10, but less than 30 years of service, your benefit will be reduced by 5 percent a year for each year you are under 62, unless you have 20 years of service and your benefit starts when you reach age 60 or later.
You need 5 years of service With PERS Plan 2, you need five years of service to qualify for a retirement. Once you have five years, you are a “vested” member. Five is the minimum, but you can earn an unlimited number of years to increase your pension amount.
If you are a customer contacting DRS, you'll receive the fastest service by contacting us through your DRS online account or calling 800-547-6657.
Retirement Eligibility To be eligible for service retirement, you must have at least five years of CalPERS-credited service and be at least age 50, 52, or 55 depending on your retirement formula .
As a UW employee, you're eligible to participate in Washington state's Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a retirement plan that offers you another opportunity to maximize your tax-advantaged savings.
Pros and cons of a 403(b) ProsCons Tax advantages Few investment choices High contribution limits High fees Employer matching Penalties on early withdrawals Shorter vesting schedules Not always subject to ERISA1 more row •