Social Security Latest: Benefits Worth up to $5,181 Being Paid This Week
Summary
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits will get their September payments this week. The amount people get depends on their work history, type of benefit, and when they start collecting, with the maximum monthly retirement benefit reaching $5,181 if claimed at age 70.Key Facts
- Over 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, including retirement, spousal, survivor, and disability payments.
- Payments are usually made based on the recipient’s birthday, with those born between the 21st and 31st getting paid around September 23.
- Some exceptions apply, such as people who started benefits before May 1997 or also get Supplemental Security Income (SSI); they get payments earlier in the month.
- The maximum monthly retirement benefit in 2026 is $2,969 at age 62, $4,152 at full retirement age, and $5,181 at age 70.
- The average retired worker received about $2,086 per month in July 2026.
- Other average payments include: spousal benefits around $987, survivor benefits about $1,635, and SSI around $737 per month.
- Social Security payments for October will occur on various dates depending on birth dates and other factors.
- The SSA will announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 14, expected to be between 3.4% and 3.6% to help benefits keep up with inflation.
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