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The New Hampshire Retirement System plays an important role in the long-term economic security of the state’s public employees, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. For more than 50 years, we have been committed to providing secure retirement benefits and superior service.

What's New

NHRS Realizes 8.8% Investment Return in FY 24

10/28/2024
  • Investments

NHRS realized an 8.8% return on investments in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The retirement system’s assumed rate of investment return is 6.75%. At the close of fiscal year (FY) 2024, the retirement system’s unaudited trust fund assets were $12.2 billion, an increase of approximately $700 million from the prior fiscal year, which stood at $11.5 billion.



NHRS Receives Award for Financial Reporting

10/08/2024
  • ACFR

NHRS has again been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual financial reports.



Watch Out for Misleading Calls, Emails

09/13/2024
  • Members
  • Retirees

NHRS is regularly contacted by members and retirees about calls and/or emails from third parties soliciting them to sign up for a free retirement appointment and/or provide personal information. THESE COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT FROM NHRS.



FY 2026-27 Employer Contribution Rates

08/13/2024
  • Employers

The NHRS Board of Trustees certified employer contribution rates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 at its meeting on August 13, 2024. For the second consecutive two-year rate cycle, total employer contribution rates for all four membership classifications – Employee, Teacher, Police, and Fire – will decrease as a percentage of covered payroll.



NHRS 2024 Legislative Update

07/24/2024
  • Legislation

Three bills impacting NHRS benefits were passed by the New Hampshire Legislature during the 2024 session and have been signed into law by the Governor.