The next section of Social Security benefits will be paid in August, but when will you get your benefits?
Why it matters
More than 70 million Americans rely on the Social Security Agency (SSA) to provide monthly retirement benefits and financial assistance to people with disabilities. However, due to the huge amount of recipients, payment is not a one-time invoice.
When will Social Security Payment be paid in August 2025?
Most recipients, especially retirees, are paid based on the date of birth. There are some exceptions, including individual payment dates for individuals who began receiving retirement, spouse or survivor benefits before May 1997, or are also eligible for Supplementary Safety Income (SSI). SSI is a federal aid program that provides monthly payments to people with disabilities or blind people and adults aged 65 and older who meet financial standards.
Checks will be published on the following dates in August:
- Friday, August 1: Those who have been collecting checks since May 1997 and retirees who also receive SSI benefits, SSI payments and retirement benefits.
- Wednesday, August 13: Retirement, spouse and survivor benefits
- Wednesday, August 20: Benefits for people born between the 11th and 20th
- Wednesday, August 27: Welfare for those who have birthdays from the 21st to the 31st
- Friday, August 29: SSI payment. This payment will usually take place in the month of September. However, payments will be made earlier due to the drop on September 1st on Labor Day (national holiday).
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How much social security can I get?
In May 2025, the SSA reported that the average retirement benefit reached $2,002.39, the first time that it exceeded $2,000 milestone. Meanwhile, SSI recipients of a total of 7.4 million people received an average of $718.30.
It is important to note that the amount of personal welfare varies. Retirement payments are based on a person’s highest 35-year year, adapting to inflation and the age at which you start asking for benefits.
In 2025, someone retires at age 67 (full retirement age) and receives up to $4,018 per month. Choosing to retire at 62, lowering the maximum interest rate to $2,831, while waiting until the age of 70 raises the highest profit to $5,108.
According to the latest estimates from the High Citizens Alliance, Social Security Benefits are also expected to increase Social Security Benefits in 2026, with the Annual Living Adjustment (COLA) expected to increase benefits by about 2.6%.
A formal announcement on how much benefits will increase will be made in October 2025.