Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026
COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE
Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026.
By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
The increase will take effect in January 2026, when the average monthly Social Security check





