Established in 1921 by the New York State Legislature, the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible New York State public school teachers and administrators. The System is among the 10-largest public pension funds(Opens in a new window) in the nation based on total assets.
NYSTRS is one of the most secure and well-funded public pension plans in the country. Learn more about the System's investments, finances and member statistics on the NYSTRS by the Numbers and infographics pages and in our annual financial reports.
NYSTRS Members
Serving more than 272,000 active members and more than 182,000 retirees and beneficiaries. As of June 30, 2024, NYSTRS paid approximately $8.4 billion in annual benefit payments, nearly 80% of which was distributed to New York residents.
Membership in NYSTRS is mandatory for all full-time teachers, teaching assistants, guidance counselors and administrators employed in New York State public schools (excluding New York City), Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and eligible charter schools that opted to participate as an employer in NYSTRS.
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