Overview

• The Social Security Administration will deposit September benefits on Sept. 24 for retirees, spouses, and survivors with birthdays from the 21st through the 30th.
• October payments follow on Oct. 1 for SSI, Oct. 3 for those who receive both SSI and Social Security, and Oct. 8, 15, and 27 based on birthdates.
• Average monthly benefits reached $2,000 in May 2025, and the average retired-worker payment was $2,008.31 as of August, according to the SSA.
• The 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment is determined from third‑quarter CPI‑W data, with The Senior Citizens League projecting a 2.7% increase taking effect in January.
• If a scheduled deposit does not arrive on the expected date, the SSA advises waiting three working days before contacting the agency.