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Social Security Payments Scheduled for August 2025: What You Need to Know
17 Aug
Summary
- Social Security benefits distributed based on recipient's birth date
- Payments scheduled on 1st, 13th, 20th, 27th, and 29th of August 2025
- Average monthly payment for retirees in 2025 is around $1,907
As of August 17, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the payment schedule for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. The SSA distributes these monthly benefits based on the recipient's birth date, with payments scheduled on the 1st, 13th, 20th, 27th, and 29th of August 2025.
The amount of the Social Security payment varies depending on the beneficiary's work history and the type of benefit they receive. In 2025, the average monthly payment for retirees is expected to be around $1,907. However, high earners who worked and contributed for many years may receive up to $4,873 per month, while disabled workers (SSDI) receive an average of $1,537 per month. Widows, widowers, and dependents may have their payments adjusted based on their family circumstances.
Beneficiaries can check their exact payment details by logging into their My Social Security account on the SSA's website. If a payment is missing, they are advised to wait at least 3 business days after the scheduled date, contact the SSA, and verify their bank account or deposit method.
