Summary
Millions of Americans will receive their final Social Security payments for April starting April 22. The payment amounts vary depending on the type of benefit and individual work history, and the next payments will be sent in May.
Key Facts
- Over 70 million Americans depend on Social Security for retirement, disability, or survivor benefits.
- Social Security payments are given out on different days each month, not all at once.
- April’s last payment will go out on April 22 for people born between the 21st and 31st of any month.
- Typical monthly payments are about $2,079 for retired workers, $1,634 for disabled workers, and $1,624 for survivors.
- The amount a person receives depends on their lifetime earnings and when they start claiming benefits.
- Those with the highest earnings could get up to $5,181 per month if they delay claiming until age 70.
- Most retirees receive less than the maximum amounts; the average payment in December 2025 was $2,071.30.
- The Social Security retirement trust fund may run out of money by 2032, which could cause automatic cuts of about 28% if no changes are made by Congress.
