Social Security Schedule for 2026: When to Expect Your Benefit Payments

The Social Security Administration estimates the typical monthly payment for retired workers will rise to $2,071 in January thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

# Social Security Schedule for 2026: When to Expect Your Benefit Payments The Social Security Administration estimates the typical monthly payment for retired workers will rise to $2,071 in January thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/social-security-payment-schedule-2026/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*