Subject
Tier 6 Pensionable Overtime (OT) Earnings Limit for Calendar Year 2026 for Employees Enrolled in the New York State Employees’ Retirement System Plan (ERS)
Date Issued
January 20, 2026
Purpose:
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2026 is $21,589.00
Affected Employees:
Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected.
Background:
In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the overtime limit increases each calendar year. The amount of the increase is based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year.
Effective Dates:
Effective beginning Institution paychecks dated January 08, 2026, and Administration paychecks dated January 14, 2026.
OSC Actions:
OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit for 2026 to $21,589.00 for Tier 6 ERS members.
Questions:
Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox.