Estimated Average Monthly Social Security Benefits Payable in January 2026

twenty twenty six estimated average monthly social security benefit for retired worker married couple survivor worker with disability and more

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* SSI beneficiaries should receive their first COLA-boosted payment Dec. 31, 2025. SSI benefits are typically paid on the first of the month, but Jan. 1 is a federal holiday.

Source: Social Security Administration