PERS 2 and PSERS 2 participants: Contribution rate change

Effective July 1, 2025, participants in the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) and Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) will see a slight change in employee contributions. The PERS 2 rate will be decreasing from 6.36% to 5.38%, and PSERS 2 will see an increase from 6.76% to 6.91% with the changes being reflected on your July 25, 2025 paycheck.

These rates are subject to change by the Legislature, and are normally established every two years.

Additional information on contribution rate related legislation and historical contribution rates, please visit the DRS website.

Have you activated your online Department of Retirement Systems PERS or LEOFF account? If not, visit drs.wa.gov. Use your account to run benefit estimates, review your service credit accruals, and update beneficiaries.

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