PSERS Table of Service Credit Rules – Active Members

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

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


PSERS Plan 2
On or after July 1, 2006

A member earns service credit as follows:

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

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

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

Contact Employer Support Services for additional information.