Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
The City of Cambridge offers its retirement option through the Cambridge Retirement System which is one of 104 contributory retirement systems in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Retirement System, governed by a five-member board, is subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32.
Mandatory participation for benefited employees budgeted for 20 or more hours per week.
Employees participating in the City of Cambridge Retirement System are exempt from contributing to Social Security. Upon enrollment, employees will be required to sign an acknowledgment form affirming their understanding of this provision.
Pre-tax deduction of 9% contributory rate, plus an additional 2% for earnings in excess of $30,000 for hires after July 1, 1996.
For detailed information concerning retirement options and enrollment information, contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@cambridgema.gov. You may also contact the Cambridge Retirement Board at 617-868-3401 or visit their website at www.cambridgeretirementma.gov.
As a governmental entity, the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to records made or received by the City. Any information received through use of this site is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper.
Read our complete privacy statement
Enter a service request via SeeClickFix for things like missed trash pickups, potholes, etc., click here
