Average Social Security payments projected to surpass $2,000 for the first time in the program’s history

Published May 30, 2025 4:16pm ET



Social Security payments are expected to hit an all-time high in June, reaching an average of over $2,000 per person.

Average payments reached $1,999.97 for retired workers in April, according to the Social Security Administration’s monthly snapshot, while the average payout for all Social Security beneficiaries was $1,855.57.

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