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The information outlined below is based on the Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of 2011, a law enacted November 18, 2011.
A State Police Guide to RIRSA
- Member contributions to DB: 8.75 percent*
- DB pension accrual rate: Two percent
- Average Compensation: Highest five years average salary, including up to 400 hours of mandatory service, with removal of all other compensation.
- COLA: same as State employees and Teachers except COLA begins at the later of age 55 or three years after retirement (See COLA FAQ.)
- Retirement age: Eligible to retire once 50 percent pension benefit achieved, with mandatory retirement upon achieving 65 percent pension benefit
- Vesting: Five years for DB
Member Contribution Rate to Defined Benefit Plan |
Retirement Eligibility |
Benefit Multiplier |
Average Compensation Period |
Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustments |
8.75 percent |
Retirement upon achieving 50 percent pension benefit with mandatory retirement at 65 percent pension benefit |
Two percent |
Highest five consecutive years, including up to 400 hours mandatory service, with removal of non-salary compensation |
Same as teachers and state employees except COLA begins for a member at later of 55 years old or three years after retirement. See COLA FAQs for suspension rules. |