LEOFF Table of Service Credit Rules – Active Members

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

This chart explains how service credit is earned in a LEOFF position. For additional information, refer to Chapter 3 of the DRS Employer Handbook. This chart does not apply to Elected Officials.


LEOFF Plan 1 LEOFF Plan 2
All Periods

A member who earns basic salary earns service credit as follows:

70 hours or more in a month = one month of service credit

Less then 70 hours in a month = 0 service credit (For exceptions, see the section "Service Credit and Contributions")
On or after September 1, 1991

A member who earns basic salary from one or more employers earns service credit as follows:

90 hours or more in a month = one month of service credit

At least 70 hours but less than 90 hours in a month = 1/2 month of service credit

Some salary, but less than 70 hours in a month = 1/4 month of service credit

Prior to September 1, 1991

A member who earns basic salary from one or more employers earns service credit as follows:

90 hours or more in a month = one month of service credit

Some salary, but less than 90 hours in a month = 0 service credit

Contact Employer Support Services for additional information.