Pay Days
Benefits are paid at the beginning of the month for the previous month's benefits. For tax reasons, your December retirement check is always dated the first day of the new year. The State Controller's Office issues checks and determines mailing dates. If you have direct deposit, contact your financial institution to see when funds are placed in your account.
!Note: The State Controller’s Office (SCO) is not mailing statements. If you need to view or print recent benefit statements, log in to your myCalPERS account at my.calpers.ca.gov. You may also contact us by phone at 888 CalPERS (or 888-225-7377) or by secure message through myCalPERS to request a printed copy.
2023
| Benefit Month | Southern California/ Out of State Mail Date |
Northern California Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 27 | January 27 | February 1 |
| February | February 24 | February 24 | March 1 |
| March | March 29 | March 30 | March 30 |
| April | April 27 | April 28 | May 1 |
| May | May 26 | May 26 | June 1 |
| June | June 27 | June 28 | June 30 |
| July | July 27 | July 28 | August 1 |
| August | August 29 | August 30 | September 1 |
| September | September 27 | September 28 | September 29 |
| October | October 27 | October 27 | November 1 |
| November | November 28 | November 29 | December 1 |
| December | December 27 | December 28 | January 2, 2024 |
The State Controller's Office distinguishes Northern and Southern California using ZIP codes:
- Southern California is between 90000 through 93599
- Northern California is between 93600 through 96199
Retirement Checks
- Direct Deposit
- Pay Days
Resources
Forms & Publications
- 2023 Pay Days for Retirees and Beneficiaries (PDF)
- Direct Deposit Authorization (PDF)
- Member Change of Address (PDF)
- Internal Revenue Code Section 415(b) Fact Sheet (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the deductions on my retirement check?
Deductions on your retirement check can vary. Some are automatic, such as those for health benefits, service credit purchase, or liens and levies related to Internal Revenue Service or State Franchise Tax Board actions. Optional deductions are member-authorized for payments to organizations that have agreements on file with CalPERS, such as life insurance premiums, union dues, or charitable contributions.
- When will I get my first retirement check?
That depends on your retirement date and when your final documents are received and processed by CalPERS. The first payment can take up to 30-45 calendar days from your retirement date or the date your application is received, whichever is later. Because each case is different, contact us to know exactly when your first check will be sent.