CalSTRS pay dates
Scheduled benefit payment dates are listed in the tables below. December direct deposit payments are made in January of the following year.
Mailing dates are determined by the State Controller’s Office, the check issuer.
Download 2023 pay dates calendar
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.
If you have direct deposit and have elected to receive payment statements, they resumed mailing in June. If you're still receiving printed checks, nothing has changed.
| Benefit month | Southern California and out-of-state check mailing date* | Northern California check mailing date** | Direct deposit date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | 11/28/2022 | 11/29/2022 | 12/1/2022 |
| December 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 1/3/2023 |
| January 2023 | 1/27/2023 | 1/27/2023 | 2/1/2023 |
| February 2023 | 2/24/2023 | 2/24/2023 | 3/1/2023 |
| March 2023 | 3/29/2023 | 3/30/2023 | 3/30/2023 |
| April 2023 | 4/27/2023 | 4/28/2023 | 5/1/2023 |
| May 2023 | 5/26/2023 | 5/26/2023 | 6/1/2023 |
| June 2023 | 6/27/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
| July 2023 | 7/27/2023 | 7/28/2023 | 8/1/2023 |
| August 2023 | 8/29/2023 | 8/30/2023 | 9/1/2023 |
| September 2023 | 9/27/2023 | 9/28/2023 | 9/29/2023 |
| October 2023 | 10/27/2023 | 10/27/2023 | 11/1/2023 |
| November 2023 | 11/28/2023 | 11/29/2023 | 12/1/2023 |
| December 2023 | 12/27/2023 | 12/28/2023 | 1/2/2024 |
*Southern California – Zip Codes Series 900-930
**Northern California – Zip Codes Series 931-961
CalSTRS supplemental pay dates
| Benefit month | Southern California and out-of-state check mailing date* | Northern California check mailing date** | Direct deposit date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | 12/29/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 1/3/2023 |
| March 2023 | 3/29/2023 | 3/30/2023 | 3/30/2023 |
| June 2023 | 6/27/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
| September 2023 | 9/27/2023 | 9/28/2023 | 9/29/2023 |
| December 2023 | 12/27/2023 | 12/28/2023 | 1/2/2024 |
*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% 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.
