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.
Download 2024 Pay Dates PDF2024 Pay Days
| Benefit Month | Southern California*/ Out-of-State Mailing Date |
Northern California* Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date |
| January | January 29 | January 29 | February 1 |
| February | February 27 | February 27 | March 1 |
| March | March 27 | March 28 | March 29 |
| April | April 26 | April 26 | May 1 |
| May | May 28 | May 28 | May 31 |
| June | June 26 | June 27 | July 1 |
| July | July 29 | July 29 | August 1 |
| August | August 27 | August 27 | August 30 |
| September | September 27 | September 27 | October 1 |
| October | October 29 | October 29 | November 1 |
| November | November 25 | November 25 | November 27 |
| December | December 27 | December 27 | January 2, 2025 |
*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
More Options to Access Your Retirement Check Statements
We offer many options for you to view your retirement check. You can view your check through our new mobile app or through our automated phone system.
You can also continue to access your retirement check statements by logging in to your myCalPERS account. If you don’t have an account, follow the easy registration process listed on the Using myCalPERS webpage.
You can also update your payment preferences in your myCalPERS account by selecting Retirement, then select Payment Options and follow the prompts. If you have questions regarding when funds are placed into your account, contact your financial institution.