Social Security Benefits to Increase by 2.8% in 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.8% increase in Social Security benefits for 2026, affecting 75 million Americans who receive Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January 2026. This increase is a cost of living adjustment, providing a modest rise in benefits for seniors and other recipients.
The 2.8% cost of living adjustment will result in a monthly increase of about $56 for Social Security retirement benefits.
- 75 million Americans will receive the 2.8% increase in benefits
- The increase applies to Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments
- The change will take effect in January 2026
Author's summary: Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026.
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