Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees in 2026 Revealed—Here's What to Expect

Key Takeaways Social Security benefits change depending on your current and past income, and the age at which you started claiming benefits.The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment boosts benefits by 2.8%.The average retired worker gets more than $2,000 per month in Social Security benefits in 2026. The average Social Security benefit in 2026 is $2,071 per month. Social Security benefits vary for each person, depending on a few factors. You can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as ...