Unlike the optional 403(b)/457(b) retirement plans, CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) is a mandatory retirement/pension program that provides benefits to teachers and their families. With five years of service credit, a certificated staff member can be eligible to receive retirement benefits.
www.calstrs.com - CalSTRS website.
www.my.calstrs.com - Log In to your personal CalSTRS benefits
CalStrs Contribution Rates | |||||||||||
CalSTRS | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
Classic (2% at 60) Employee Rate | 9.200% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% | 10.250% |
PEPRA (New Member) 2% at 62 Employee Rate | 8.560% | 9.205% | 9.205% | 10.206% | 10.205% | 10.205% | 10.205% | 10.205% | 10.205% | 10.205% | 10.205% |
District Contribution Rate (Employer) | 10.730% | 12.580% | 14.430% | 16.280% | 17.100% | 16.150% | 16.020% | 19.100% | 19.100% | 19.100% | 19.100% |