For CalPERS, what constitutes one year of credible service for hourly employees?

• A. 1720 hours
• B. 2080 hours
• C. 1560 hours
• D. 1800 hours

Answer: (A)

For CalPERS, one year of credible service for hourly employees is determined by hours worked, not the calendar year. The standard threshold is 1,720 hours in a membership year, and reaching that amount earns one year of credible service for retirement eligibility and benefit accrual. This equals about 43 weeks of full-time work at 40 hours per week, which accommodates varying hourly schedules and time off.

Full-time annual hours (2080) reflect a constant 52 weeks of 40 hours and aren’t the measure used for hourly staff. The other totals (1560 or 1800) don’t align with CalPERS’ threshold for credible service, so they wouldn’t count as a full year toward service credit.

So, 1,720 hours is the correct standard.