Two Key Social Security Changes Are Coming Next Year
Summary
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, raising retirees' monthly payments. Additionally, the maximum income subject to Social Security taxes will go up, meaning some workers will pay more in payroll taxes next year.Key Facts
- Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% starting in January 2027.
- The average monthly benefit for retirees will rise from $2,095 to about $2,170.
- Nearly 72 million people receiving Social Security benefits will get this increase.
- The maximum income taxed for Social Security will increase from $184,500 in 2026 to $192,300 in 2027.
- Employees pay 6.2% Social Security tax on income up to the maximum taxable earnings.
- Workers under full retirement age can earn up to $25,560 in 2027 before some Social Security benefits are reduced, up from $24,480 in 2026.
- Social Security uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments.
- The increase in benefits may be offset by higher Medicare premiums and living costs.
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