Teachers' Retirement System

The resources and information provided here are tailored for employers of participating agencies to ensure accurate and timely retirement reporting. We encourage you to share this information with your staff who enroll employees into the TRS or who convey benefit information to staff.

TRS Agency Manual

Retirement Employer Cost Rates effective October 1, 2023:

Tier 1 (7.5% & 8.5% member) 12.59%
Tier 2 (6.2% & 7.2% member) 11.57%

Retirement Employer Cost Rates effective October 1, 2022:

Please note the change to Member and Employer Rates is effective with the first Pay Period End Date on or after October 1, 2022.

Tier 1 (7.5% & 8.5% member) 12.59%
Tier 2 (6.2% & 7.2% member) 11.44%

Did you know RSA-1 Brochures can be mailed to your agency? Simply email RSA-1.Info@rsa-al.gov or call 877.517.0020 and ask for RSA-1. You can access enrollment forms by clicking here.

Important Documents

Employer Forms

Return to Work (Postretirement)

Tax Information

Taxable Income on Imputed Premiums and $15,000 Term Life Insurance
2020 Tax Reporting: Retired Members
2020 Tax Reporting: Retired Members Receiving Drop Distribution in 2020

TRS Educational Opportunities

If you would like to arrange for a presentation on TRS benefits, PEEHIP, and RSA-1 for your employees, contact Field Services.