Important Update About Your Retirement Contributions
On May 12, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved changes to retirement contribution rates for active LACERA members based on recommendations from LACERA and in accordance with Government Code Section 31454. LACERA’s Board of Investments approved these changes earlier, on March 11, 2026.
The new contribution rates for active LACERA members will take effect July 1, 2026. The amount of your change will depend on your specific retirement plan. Contributions are calculated as a percentage of your compensation and are automatically deducted from your paycheck twice a month.
Not sure which plan you’re in? Find it on your My LACERA dashboard.
New Rates: General Plan G and Safety Plan C
General Plan G and Safety Plan C contribution rates are flat-rate percentages for all members and will change as follows:
New Rates: General Plans A, B, C, D, and Safety Plans A and B
Contribution rates for the following legacy plans depend on your entry age into the retirement system. Click on your plan center link below to look up your upcoming contribution rate change.
Your updated rate will also be reflected on your My LACERA dashboard after it goes into effect.
Why and When Rates Are Adjusted
Contribution formulas for employers and employees are established by law, and contribution rates are updated regularly based on actuarial methods and assumptions that project the retirement system’s ability to pay for future benefits. See How Rates Are Set for additional details.
Rates are adjusted:
- Annually for employers and members of General Plan G and Safety Plan C
- Generally every three years for members of General Plans A, B, C, D, and Safety Plans A and B
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