NYSLRS was providing pension benefits to 496,628 retirees and beneficiaries as of March 31, 2021.

Nearly 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries — some 391,454 — live right here in New York State, and they can be found in every county. The Capital District, for instance, is home to more than 63,000 retirees and beneficiaries, while more than 62,000 live on Long Island.

These New York retirees live in our communities, and their pension money flows right back into our neighborhoods. Retirees in New York pay local property and sales taxes, and their spending supports local businesses, stimulates the economy and generates thousands of jobs.

NYSLRS Retirees in the US

NYSLRS retirees can also be found in every state. Florida, not surprisingly, is the number two choice, with nearly 39,000 calling the Sunshine State home. North Carolina is third, with 9,695 retirees, followed by New Jersey, with 8,078. North Dakota has the fewest, with only 23 retirees and beneficiaries. Another 638 live outside the United States.

Learn More

Extensive information about our retirees and members, the Common Retirement Fund and Fund investments can be found in our latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This report, published each fall, has a wealth of information about the Retirement System, its investments, strategies and financial position. It also provides details about NYSLRS’ 1.1 million members, retirees and beneficiaries.