The next round of Social Security benefits is scheduled for August 2025, but when will you get your payment? The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues payments on a staggered schedule based on your birth date, and understanding this timeline is key for beneficiaries to know when they’ll receive their funds.
Why It Matters
Over 70 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly retirement benefits, disability assistance, and other forms of financial aid. With so many recipients, payments are not issued all at once, making it important to understand when to expect your deposit.
When Are Social Security Payments Coming in August 2025?
Here’s the payment schedule for August 2025:
Friday, August 1:
SSI payments and retirement benefits for individuals who started receiving checks before May 1997, as well as retirees who also collect SSI benefits.
Wednesday, August 13:
Retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits for those born between the 1st and 10th of any calendar month.
Wednesday, August 20:
Benefits for those born between the 11th and 20th.
Wednesday, August 27:
Benefits for those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st.
Friday, August 29:
SSI payments. This payment, usually scheduled for September 1, will be issued earlier due to the Labor Day holiday on September 1.
How Much Social Security Can I Get?
The amount you receive varies based on several factors, including your earnings history and the age at which you begin collecting benefits. As of May 2025, the SSA reported:
Average retirement benefit: $2,002.39 per month.
Average SSI payment: $718.30 per month.
Maximum Social Security Payments for 2025
Your benefit amount depends on when you start claiming:
Full retirement age (67): Up to $4,018 per month.
Early retirement (62): Up to $2,831 per month.
Delayed retirement (70): Up to $5,108 per month.
What’s Next?
For 2026, there’s an expected Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of around 2.6%, which would further raise the Social Security benefits. This increase is meant to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation and rising costs.
