The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. Here is what changes for American retirees.
What changes in 2027
- COLA: 3.6% (announced 14 October 2026)
- Average retired-worker benefit: $2,095 → $2,170 per month (about +$75)
- Maximum taxable earnings rise to $192,300 in 2027
- SSI federal payment standard: $1,029/month (individual), $1,544/month (couple) in 2027
When it starts
COLA notices go out in December 2026, and the higher payments start in January 2027.
This is general information, not financial advice.
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