So what are these benefits, exactly? Well, the overall average monthly Social Security benefit for retirees was $2,007 as of July — about $24,000 per year. Below are average monthly Social Security benefits for those who are 65 or other ages, as of the end of last year.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for 2025.

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This month's payment was distributed in August due to Sept. 1 being Labor Day, as the SSA doesn't issue payments on federal holidays. In cases like this, or when the first of the month occurs over a weekend, SSI benefits arrive early. There will be no SSI payment made during September.