Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Employee Directory
Government AdministrationPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is a government administration entity that manages Pennsylvania's statewide retirement program for public school employees. Founded in 1917 and with operations beginning in 1919, PSERS oversees the defined benefit pension plan for this workforce. In 2017, Act 5 expanded its responsibilities to include two additional benefit options that blend defined benefit and defined contribution elements, along with a standalone DC plan. The organization is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As of December 31, 2024, PSERS reported a total net position of about $79.5 billion and a membership comprising roughly 256,000 active members, 254,000 annuitants and beneficiaries, and 27,000 vested inactive members. Its primary customer base consists of public school employees in the state, and its remit covers administering retirement benefits and overseeing the funds that support those benefits.