TSERS Employer Contribution Rates
TSERS, ORP, CJRS, and LRS Employer Contribution Rates
Effective July 1, 2026, employer contribution rates are specified in Section 41.25.(a) of Session Law 2026-41 unless further adjusted by the legislature.
| Categories | Teachers and State Employees | State LEOs | ORPs | CJRS | LRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement | 18.22% | 18.22% | 6.84% | 42.11% | 19.40% |
| Disability | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Death | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Health | 7.69% | 7.69% | 7.69% | 7.69% | 7.69% |
| NC 401(k) | 0.00% | 5.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Total Contribution Rate | 26.10% | 31.10% | 14.59% | 49.80% | 27.09% |
TSERS Employer Contribution Rates Archive
Tab/Accordion Items
| Categories | Teachers and State Employees | State LEOs | ORPs | CJRS | LRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement | 16.79% | 16.79% | 6.84% | 37% | 22% |
| Disability | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Death | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Retiree Health | 6.99% | 6.99% | 6.99% | 6.99% | 6.99% |
| NC 401(k) | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Total Contribution Rate | 24.04% | 29.04% | 13.96% | 43.99% | 28.99% |
Teachers and State Employees | State LEOs | ORPs | CJRS | LRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement | 16.79% | 16.79% | 6.84% | 37% |
| Disability | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0% |
| Death | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Retiree Health | 6.99% | 6.99% | 6.99% | 6.99% |
| NC 401(k) | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Total Contribution Rate | 24.04% | 29.04% | 13.96% | 43.99% |