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Here's the Average American's Social Security Benefit in 2026

We now have some official numbers after the 2026 COLA went into effect.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Jan 24, 2026 at 8:41AM EST

Social Security recipients just got a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, and we've just received new data from the Social Security Administration. In this video, I'll break down the average Social Security benefits in 2026 for different types of beneficiaries.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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