Politics
US Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027
October 14, 2026 at 05:32 PM
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AJAl Jazeera English
US Social Security benefits to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027
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TGThe Guardian
Trump administration promises social security recipients 3.6% increase in 2027
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CNCNN
Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% bump in benefits in 2027
(opens the publisher’s site)The US Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, raising average monthly benefits by $75.
- The increase takes effect in January 2027 for roughly 72 million Social Security recipients and December 31 for about 7.3 million SSI beneficiaries.
- SSA commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said the adjustment will be implemented for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability.
- The maximum taxable wage base rises to $192,300 in 2027 from $184,500 in 2026.
- Senior Citizens League director Shannon Benton said the increase provides "a little breathing room" but won't undo the damage of the decade.