Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2027

Notice · 2026-10-26 · US · Social Security Administration

Under title II of the Social Security Act (Act), there will be a 3.6 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits effective December 2026. In addition, the national average wage index for 2025 is $72,800.33. The cost-of-living increase and national average wage index affect other program parameters as described below.

official document · source federal-register · id 2026-21796