Pay Days
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.
2025 Pay Dates
| Benefit Month | Southern California/ Out of State Mail Date | Northern California Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 29 | January 29 | January 31 |
| February | February 26 | February 26 | February 28 |
| March | March 27 | March 28 | April 1 |
| April | April 28 | April 28 | May 1 |
| May | May 28 | May 28 | May 30 |
| June | June 26 | June 26 | July 1 |
| July | July 29 | July 29 | August 1 |
| August | August 27 | August 27 | August 29 |
| September | September 26 | September 26 | October 1 |
| October | October 29 | October 29 | October 31 |
| November | November 25 | November 25 | December 1 |
| December | December 29 | December 29 | January 2, 2026 |
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