Social Security Administration announces 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

With a 3.6% COLA for 2027, Social Security retirement benefit checks will go up by $75 per month, on average, the agency said.

# Social Security Administration announces 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 With a 3.6% COLA for 2027, Social Security retirement benefit checks will go up by $75 per month, on average, the agency said. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/social-security-cola-2027.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*