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The Average Social Security Check

The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,923 as of December 2025.

By Jack CaporalUpdated Jan 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM EST | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks
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Key Points

  • Average Social Security benefit as of Dec. 2025 is $1,923, according to the Social Security Administration
  • Social Security adjusts for inflation annually based on CPI-W; the 2025 adjustment was 2.5%.
  • Benefits vary by age; the highest average checks go to Americans in their 70s.

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