$3.6 Billion in Retirement Benefits Boost Missouri Communities
Ever wonder how much money flows into your community through retired school employees? The answer might surprise you.
In 2025, the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) delivered $3.6 billion in benefits to more than 115,000 Missourians.
“Retirement benefits strengthen communities by fueling local spending,” said PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider. “The benefits we deliver flow into local businesses, housing markets, and services.”
Big Picture: Billions at Work
- 115,000+ Missourians received PSRS/PEERS benefits in 2025.
- Those benefits totaled $3.6 billion, or 88% of all PSRS/PEERS benefits.
- No county received less than $1 million in 2025.
Note: Figures are based on unaudited data as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Explore Your County
Curious about your county’s numbers? PSRS/PEERS provides a Benefits by County interactive map that lets you click on any Missouri county to see:
- The total number of PSRS/PEERS benefit recipients
- The total amount of benefits paid
- A breakdown by PSRS and PEERS