Department of Retirement Systems
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Teachers' Retirement System

How does my defined benefit component work?

Under TRS Plan 3, the defined-benefit component is the benefit you receive at retirement that is based on your service credit, age and average final compensation. For more information, see “How is my benefit calculated?”.

Your benefits under the defined benefit component of Plan 3 are funded by contributions made by your employer during your period of membership, and investment earnings from those contributions. Employer contributions are held in trust and invested by the WSIB.