Retirees

CalSTRS is here to support you in retirement. Take a few minutes to learn more about your benefits and the services available to you as a retired member. Explore our videos, attend a workshop or take part in our annual Retired Educator Event.

If you aren’t already registered, make sure to sign up for myCalSTRS so you can stay in touch.

What is myCalSTRS?

myCalSTRS is your online resource to access and manage your personal information on file with CalSTRS.

Know your benefits

CalSTRS shares your retirement goal—a secure financial future. We can help you understand your benefits and resources.

Retired educator considerations

As a CalSTRS member, you participate in a hybrid retirement system consisting of traditional defined benefit, cash balance and voluntary defined contribution plans.

Attend a retired educator webinar

As retired CalSTRS member, we suggest the following webinars and benefits planning sessions. Learn how to make the most of your CalSTRS membership.

Boost your retirement savings with Pension2

You’re already off to a great start to your secure future with your CalSTRS retirement benefit. Next you’ll likely need personal savings and investments.

Retired educator organizations

Organizations for retirees are involved in legislation affecting retired educators and provide other services to their members.

CalSTRS pay dates

Scheduled benefit payment dates.

Sign up for direct deposit

You can have your check electronically deposited in your bank account by applying online at myCalSTRS or by filling out the Direct Deposit Authorization form.

Retired Educator newsletter

Semiannual newsletter for retirees and beneficiaries. Information on benefits and services, legislation, investments and board updates.

Working after retirement

Know the rules. If you return to work after service retirement in a position with the California public school system as an employee, an employee of a third party, or an independent contractor, there are restrictions.