When it comes to Social Security payments, whether they are higher or lower depends on the worker’s background and background. Therefore, payments are somehow tailored.
SSI payments vary depending on other benefits you receive and other income and resources you have. As of October 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the average recipients received in September 2024 were:
Social Security announces average payments for September 2024
The average monthly benefit for Old Age and Survivors Insurance is $1,837.79. The average payout for all retirement benefits is approximately $1,873.08. Next, let’s take a look at the average check for retirees.
In fact, their average payment increased by about $1. As of September 2024, the average pay for retired workers is $1,920. For reference, these direct deposits and checks do not include the 2025 COLA increase.
Spouses and children of retired workers can also receive benefits. Their average payout is about $909.23 for spouses of retired workers who receive Social Security and about $892.72 for children. Survivor amount:
Children: $1,103.72 Widow mother and father: $1,287.79 Non-disabled widow: $1,785.33 Disabled widowed parents of deceased worker: $1,622.14
Average social security disability insurance payment
Social Security Disability Insurance allows you to transfer up to $3,822. The average for all SSDI recipients (employees, spouses, and children) is $1,402.44. All workers with disabilities receive an average payment of approximately $1,539.84.
Spouses of disabled workers receive an average of about $421.49. Their children receive an average of about $492.46. But what about Supplemental Security Income recipients?
SSI recipients can receive an average of approximately $697.27. If you’re under 18, the average payout is even higher, at around $813.01. SSI recipients between the ages of 18 and 64 receive an average payment of about $743.77. The average check size is the lowest for seniors 65 and older.
On average you earn around $574.99. These payments do not include the 2025 COLA, which goes into effect on December 31 for SSI and January 3 for Social Security recipients.
