San Diego City Employees'​ Retirement System

San Diego City Employees' Retirement System

Founded in 1927, San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS) has been entrusted with the responsibility of administering retirement benefits for members of the City of San Diego, with additional responsibilities for the San Diego Unified Port District and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

Operating within the Financial Services industry, SDCERS' mission revolves around the accurate and timely delivery of benefits to its nearly 20,000 members, retirees, and beneficiaries, while ensuring the safety, integrity, and growth of the Trust Fund.

SDCERS’ array of services encompasses the administration of retirement, health, disability, and death benefits for its members, with a focus on delivering a portion of annual salaries to vested members upon retirement. The system allocates contributions from participating employers and members based on a specified formula to achieve the requisite funding levels for each member.

Services provided to members include consultations with Retirement Counselors, assistance with retirement benefit options, entry into DROP, as well as access to account balance information and beneficiary verification through the Call Center.

With its dedication to ensuring the financial security and well-being of its members, SDCERS stands as a significant player in the management of retirement benefits in the United States.