SBCERA’s Board of Retirement approved pay codes for use in calculating Tier 1 (Compensation Earnable) and Tier 2 (Pensionable Compensation) member and employer contributions. These approved pay codes are subject to retirement contributions. 

We strive to work collaboratively with all of our Employers. If you are an Active Participating Employer and would like a pay code decision to be brought before the Board of Retirement for consideration, please complete the Pay Code Request Form and return via email to Employers@SBCERA.org. We’re here to help. If you have any questions, please contact us at (909) 765-2883.

Pay Code Request Form

This form is designed to assist employers when establishing new pay codes to determine whether pay items are compensation earnable and / or pensionable compensation and SBCERA contributions are required.

Current Pay Codes

In response to the Supreme Court Decision in the Alameda Case on July 30, 2020, there have been some adjustments made to various pay codes affected by the decision. You can find the most updated pay codes in the SBCERA Board Resolution regarding the Approval of Employer Pay Codes of Employee Compensation Included in Compensation Earnable (for Tier 1 Members) and Pensionable Compensation (for Tier 2 Members).

SBCERA Resolution 2025-4 Redline Regarding Employer Pay Codes of Employee Compensation Included in Compensation Earnable
Summary of Changes to Pay Codes

For updates and frequently asked questions regarding the Alameda decision, visit our Alameda FAQ page: www.SBCERA.org/Alameda. On this page, you can also download a copy of the Supreme Court Decision and SBCERA Board resolutions related to this decision.