The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) was established in 1937 and has built a reputation as a responsible steward of member and employer contributions. Our mission is to provide secure, lifetime pension benefits and services that support Ohio’s school employees during retirement.
Once someone becomes a SERS member, they begin funding their own retirement through a combination of employee contributions, employer contributions, and investment earnings on those contributions.
Protecting and growing retirement contributions is our priority. In fiscal year 2025, SERS served 165,280 active, contributing members and 83,327 benefit recipients, and paid out more than $1.5 billion in pension and health care reimbursements. Because 91% of SERS retirees live in Ohio, nearly $1.4 billion of that total was funneled back into Ohio’s economy.
Learn more about SERS and how we operate. On this page you’ll find information about our history, leadership, governance, financial health, investment approach, and the laws that guide our work. We encourage members and retirees to explore our resources and use the tools available on our website to stay informed and take an active role in preparing for retirement.
