Major pension plans in the state
| Plan Name | Assets (millions) | Participants | Funded Ratio | Percent of ARC Paid | Retirement System that Administers the Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama ERS | 12,720.4 | 149,484 | 68.7 | 100.0 | Retirement Systems of Alabama |
| Alabama Teachers | 25,935.4 | 250,905 | 70.2 | 100.0 | Retirement Systems of Alabama |
| Birmingham RRS | 1,071.4 | 7,392 | 73.4 | 54.2 | Birmingham Retirement & Relief System |
Source: Public Plans Database (as of 2018)
Public Cost
Annual Required Contribution as percent of State and Local Own-Source Revenue, 2001-2017
| Fiscal Year | AL | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| 2002 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| 2004 | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| 2006 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| 2007 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| 2009 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| 2010 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| 2011 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 2012 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| 2017 | 4.5 | 6.0 |