CalSTRS Pay Dates
Important Note: Federal Tax Withholding Rates for February 1 CalSTRS Benefit Recipient Payments
Late changes to the Internal Revenue Service federal tax withholding rates effective January 1, 2013 have resulted in CalSTRS withholding additional federal taxes from benefit payments dated February 1, 2013. CalSTRS is aware of the issue, and we are promptly rectifying the situation by implementing a swift solution for our benefit recipients, including reimbursement of the over-withheld amounts as detailed. Read More
CalSTRS Pay Dates
Scheduled dates for benefits paid in 2013, which include direct deposits received in January 2014, are listed in the table below. Mailing dates are determined by the State Controller’s Office, the check issuer.
Payments are made in arrears, meaning the amount you receive each month is the payment for the prior month’s benefit. CalSTRS benefit checks are sent in the mail or electronically if you have direct deposit.
| CalSTRS 2013 Pay Dates | |||
| Benefit Month | Check Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date | |
| Southern California and Out-of-State* |
Northern California** |
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| January 2013 | 01/29/2013 | 01/30/2013 | 02/01/2013 |
| February 2013 | 02/27/2013 | 02/28/2012 | 03/01/2013 |
| March 2013 | 03/28/2013 | 03/29/2013 | 03/29/2013 |
| April 2013 | 04/29/2013 | 04/30/2013 | 05/01/2013 |
| May 2013 | 05/30/2013 | 05/31/2013 | 05/31/2013 |
| June 2013 | 06/28/2013 | 06/28/2013 | 07/01/2013 |
| July 2013 | 07/30/2013 | 07/31/2013 | 08/01/2013 |
| August 2013 | 08/29/2013 | 08/30/2013 | 08/30/2013 |
| September 2013 | 09/27/2013 | 09/27/2013 | 10/01/2013 |
| October 2013 | 10/30/2013 | 10/31/2013 | 11/01/2013 |
| November 2013 | 11/27/2013 | 11/27/2013 | 11/27/2013 |
| December 2013 | 12/30/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 1/02/2014 |
| CalSTRS 2013 Supplemental Pay Dates | |||
| Benefit Month | Check Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date | |
| Southern California and Out-of-State* |
Northern California** |
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| March 2013 | 03/28/2013 | 03/29/2013 | 03/29/2013 |
| June 2013 | 06/28/2013 | 06/28/2013 | 07/01/2013 |
| September 2013 | 09/27/2013 | 09/27/2013 | 10/01/2013 |
| December 2013 | 12/30/2013 | 12/31/2013 | 01/02/2014 |
*Southern California – Zip Codes Series 900-930
**Northern California – Zip Codes Series 931-961
Choose 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.
Direct Deposit is Safe and Fast
- More than 90 percent of CalSTRS retirees choose direct deposit.
- It is safe, quick and reliable.
- It reduces the risk of your check getting lost in the mail, stolen or forged.
- If your check is lost, stolen or forged, replacing your check takes less time.
If Your Check Is Late
Benefit Checks Received by Mail
- Contact CalSTRS if you have not received your check by the fifth business day of the month.
- Make sure we have your correct mailing address. You can update your address online at myCalSTRS or by filling out and submitting an Address Change Request form by mail.
Benefit Checks Received through Direct Deposit
- Your financial institution has until the close of the direct deposit date above to place the funds in your account. Contact your financial institution to find out what time your funds are placed in your account.
- Contact CalSTRS if you have questions.
