Human Resources & Workforce Diversity

WRS Terms to Understand

  • Final Average Earnings (FAE): Average of 3 highest years earnings

  • Formula Factor: Established by statute - .016 general/teacher .020 protective/executive category

  • Years of Creditable Service: amount of WRS service based on number of hours worked in a year

  • Age Reduction Factor: factor based on age and

    years of service

  • Option Conversion Factor: a figure used to calculate annuity options after basic benefit is determined

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