Retirement Eligibility

Eligibility guidelines for retirement are generally based on an employee's age and years of service. These guidelines vary between retirement systems.

55 years of age with 10+ years of service
OR
60 years of age with any years of service

Age 55 with 10+ years of service (including rounding quarters)

The amount of reduction in benefits for early retirees is calculated based on age at time of early retirement. For an estimate of the reduction in your monthly benefit amount, contact KPERS at 1-888-275-5737.

Age 62 with 10 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Age 65 with 5 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Age + years of service (including rounding quarters) = 85 ("Rule of 85")

Age 60 with 30 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Age 65 with 5 years of service (including rounding quarters)

Age 50 with 20 years of service (including rounding quarters)

The amount of reduction in benefits for early retirees is calculated based on age at time of early retirement. For an estimate of the reduction in your monthly benefit amount, contact KPERS at 1-888-275-5737.

Age 55 with 20 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Any age with 32 years of service (including rounding quarters)

Age 50 with 25 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Age 55 with 20 years of service (including rounding quarters)
OR
Age 60 with 15 years of service (including rounding quarters)

HR Total Rewards Team
totalrewards@wichita.edu

SME: CT

Reviewed 12/17/2025 SDM