Earnings

Only regularly scheduled earnings are reportable to MERS and subject to retirement contributions.

DO NOT include overtime, bonuses, lump sum payments, or one-time payments, such as payment of accrued leave, when paying contributions. If you are not sure about a type of wage that will be paid to a member, please call our office and speak to a Retirement Benefits Analyst. Improper reporting of earnings can result in a miscalculation of retirement benefits.