Our improved myCalSTRS site makes it simpler for you to keep track of your retirement progress, calculate retirement estimates, update your profile and preferences, access CalSTRS documents and more.

CalSTRS earned an 8.5% net return on investments for the 2024–25 fiscal year, helping strengthen the long-term sustainability of your retirement benefits.

The CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program funded status rose to 76.7%, reflecting continued progress toward lasting security of your benefits. Your contribution rate remains unchanged, helping you plan with confidence.

Make it a top priority to look over your annual report and contact your employer at once if you find any discrepancies, such as in your service credit, contribution balances, beneficiary information and more. Reports will be available in October.

It only takes a few minutes to designate your recipient online. You may name one or more recipients—a person, trust, charity, estate, parochial institution, corporation or public entity.

This lump-sum death benefit is a payment made to your beneficiary upon your death. Discover how this benefit helps provide financial support to those you care about.

Starting January 1, new legislation will change the window for backdating your Service Retirement Application (or Service Retirement During Evaluation of a Disability Application).

As you plan your retirement with CalSTRS, you have proactive options to help protect and support those you care about the most.

“Ombuds” is a Scandinavian concept and term that translates to the “people’s representative.” The Ombuds Office helps resolve member concerns about service credit, sick leave, postretirement earnings and more. Read the Ombuds Report to learn how the office advocates for you.

Explore the latest board updates—from a major technology improvement to a healthy pension fund, reflected in the latest investment report—and discover how it’s all designed for your future and peace of mind.