Retired career state employees collect millions in benefits

Average estimated lifetime benefits, annual benefits, total lifetime contribution, age at retirement for Tier 1 career state employees by state retirement system.

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Most SERS members qualify for Social Security. Career refers to employees with 30 years of service or more.

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