OPSRP overview and benefit calculation

Disclaimer

This webpage is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or financial advice. It may not apply to all member situations. If there is any conflict between this webpage and federal law, Oregon law, or administrative rules, the laws and rules shall prevail.

Member journey map

We are happy to provide this Member Journey Map to help guide you through the times in your career and life when you may want to interact with PERS. The map provides helpful information and links to make your PERS journey as smooth as possible. Click on the thumbnail to get to the full-sized graphic.

Glossary

Retirement credit is the amount of time you work in a PERS-qualifying position. One month of retirement credit is earned for each major fraction of a month worked.

Your retirement credit will affect how much pension income you receive. Generally, the longer you work in a qualifying position, the higher your pension income will be.

A "qualifying position/job" is one in which you work 600 or more hours in a calendar year for a PERS-participating employer(s). Hours worked with different participating employers can be combined, and in some instances you can earn retirement credit for partial years with fewer than 600 hours.