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Securely Access Your Retirement Check

You can now securely access your retirement check details anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With our new myCalPERS Pay Warrant app, you can access your current and past retirement checks through your mobile device at the click of a button. Access our myCalPERS Pay Warrant App Instructions (PDF) to learn how.

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.

2024 Pay Dates

Benefit Month Southern California/
Out of State Mail 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the deductions on my retirement check?
    Deductions on your retirement check can vary. Some are automatic, such as those for health benefits, service credit purchase, or liens and levies related to Internal Revenue Service or State Franchise Tax Board actions. Optional deductions are member-authorized for payments to organizations that have agreements on file with CalPERS, such as life insurance premiums, union dues, or charitable contributions.
  • When will I get my first retirement check?
    That depends on your retirement date and when your final documents are received and processed by CalPERS. The first payment can take up to 30-45 calendar days from your retirement date or the date your application is received, whichever is later. Because each case is different, contact us to know exactly when your first check will be sent.