politicsUnited States
U.S. Social Security benefits set to rise 3.6% next year
3.7%
Consumer prices in September were 3.7% higher than a year earlier.
thing
2 events, most recent first · See what it is connected to
Consumer prices in September were 3.7% higher than a year earlier.
The Social Security Administration says benefits will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, raising average monthly payments by roughly $76, or a little over $900 annually. Payments are scheduled to begin in January 2027, and the maximum taxable wage base will rise to $192,300.
US Social Security benefits will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027.