How KPPA computes Tier 2 benefits: formula and numeric examples

Aug 17, 2026

KPPA explained the Tier 2 benefit formula—Final Compensation × benefit factor × years of service—and provided examples showing nonhazardous and hazardous calculations and how early retirement reduces benefits.

The full story

KPPA’s Presenter summarized the Tier 2 formula: Final Compensation multiplied by a benefit factor multiplied by years of service, and explained that benefit factors are set by statute and increase with more years of service.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in