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Tier 2 Elections

Number of Tier 2 Employees

Hired After July 1, 2011; as of July 1, 2025

Tier 2 Employees Hired 134,895
Tier 2 Employees Terminated 63,747
Tier 2 Active Employees 71,148

Tier 2 Elections of Active Employees

Hired After July 1, 2011 | 71,148 Active Employees | as of July 1, 2025

Count     Percentage
Hybrid Retirement System 47,544 77.1%
DC-only Plan 14,126 22.9%
Still within first year and can choose 9,477

Tier 2 Elections of Terminated Employees

Hired After July 1, 2011 | 63,747 Terminated Employees | as of July 1, 2025

Count    Percentage
Hybrid Retirement System 49,757 80.0%
DC-only Plan 12,450 20.0%
Still within first year and can choose 1,540