New Social Security Payment Amounts with 2.5% COLA Increase: Expect More This 2025

Good news for Social Security beneficiaries—your payments are increasing in 2025!

Thanks to a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), monthly benefits have gone up across the board.

Here’s a breakdown of the new payment amounts, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

 

New Social Security Benefit Amounts in 2025

1. Retired Workers

• All retirees: $1,976 (up from $1,927)
• Married couples (both receiving benefits): $3,089 (up from $3,014)
• Elderly widows/widowers: $1,832 (up from $1,788)

2. Families & Disability Benefits

• Widowed mother with two children: $3,761 (up from $3,669)
• Disabled worker, spouse & children: $2,826 (up from $2,757)
• All disabled workers: $1,580 (up from $1,542)

3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Individuals: $967
• Couples: $1,450
• Essential persons (those assisting SSI recipients): $484

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Maximum Social Security Benefit by Age

The maximum monthly benefit depends on your retirement age:

• 62 (Early Retirement): $2,831
• 67 (Full Retirement Age): $4,018
• 70 (Delayed Retirement): $5,108

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What This Means for You?

This COLA increase helps offset inflation, ensuring beneficiaries maintain their purchasing power.

COLA increased all Social Security payments by 2.5% in 2025, but this affects both average and maximum benefits differently.

Not sure what your exact payment will be? Check the official SSA COLA Fact Sheet to see how 2025 benefits apply to you.

If you receive Social Security, check your updated payment amount through your My Social Security account.

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