Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in 2027

Summary

The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, with higher payments due in January, Axios reports. The adjustment applies to 76 million retirement and disability benefit recipients and will add an average of $75 a month to retirees’ benefits, according to Axios. The New York Times and Al Jazeera also report the 3.6% increase; The Guardian describes it as a promise by the Trump administration.

Timeline

1. Axios

   14 Oct 2026, 14:06 UTCSource ↗

   Axios reports that the Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, adding an average of $75 a month to retirees’ benefits.

2. The New York Times

   14 Oct 2026, 14:31 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%.

3. The Guardian

   14 Oct 2026, 16:08 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that the Trump administration promises Social Security recipients a 3.6% increase in 2027.

4. Al Jazeera

   14 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that US Social Security benefits are set to rise by 3.6% in 2027.