Tiers
Alabama TRS Tier 1 vs Tier 2 for Teachers in 2026
Alabama TRS Tier 1 or Tier 2 follows prior RSA service. Compare entry rules, eligibility, member rates, formulas, and a worked pension example.
11 min readUpdated October 3, 2026
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Alabama teacher retirement system
Alabama TRS pension guide
A defined benefit pension for eligible public education employees in Alabama.
Tier is determined by prior Alabama RSA service, not an election.Tier 1 includes qualifying service before January 1, 2013.Tier 2 applies without earlier RSA service.
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