Title: What’s the average Social Security payment for August 2025? Plus: Changes for 2026
Article Snip: "...As of August 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is $1,953.96, or about $23,450 per year, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). But your actual payout can be higher or lower depending on when you claim and how much you earned.
Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and gender..."