The average check size, as of February 2023, was $1,693.88, according to the Social Security Administration.
Nevertheless, the size of the check might vary greatly based on the type of receiver. The average payment by the recipient, the potential growth of your check over time, and the maximum benefit are shown here.
Standard Social Security Payments
While the majority of people believe that Social Security is only for seniors, it actually benefits a wide range of people, including the disabled, the spouses and minor children of retirees, as well as the spouses and minor children of workers who have passed away.
The average retired worker really earns $1,830.66 per month, which is nearly 8% more than the overall population.
As of February 2023, the data are broken down as follows by the recipient.
| Type of beneficiary | Percent of total payouts | Average monthly benefit |
| All recipients | 100% | $1,693.88 |
| Retirement benefits | 77.9% | $1,781.63 |
| Retired workers | 73.9% | $1,830.66 |
| Survivor benefits | 8.8% | $1,448.38 |
| Nondisabled widow(er)s | 5.3% | $1,710.46 |
| Disability insurance | 13.2% | $1,340.70 |
| Disabled workers | 11.4% | $1,483.17 |
The table includes three main recipient groups that are bolded: retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and disability benefits. The totals for these categories are 100%. The highest recipient of benefits is shown in each of the subcategories below.
As you can see, retirement benefits account for the vast majority (77.9%) of Social Security and are primarily paid to retired workers. Spouses and minor children of retired workers receive the balance of this category, which amounts to an average monthly check of $860–$900.
8.8% of Social Security benefits are survivor benefits. Non-disabled widows or widowers, who receive an average of $1,710.46 a month, make up the largest subgroup.
Disability insurance accounts for roughly 13.2 percent of total Social Security benefits, with handicapped workers receiving the highest average payout of $1,483.17.
When You Will Receive Your Payment
But, according to the Social Security Administration’s schedule, the second of March’s two Supplemental Security Income payments—worth up to $914 per recipient for individual filers—will be sent to beneficiaries in nine days.
The payment will be sent on March 31st, a Friday. Due to April 1 falling on a Saturday this year, it will replace April’s monthly payment.
The usual payment for March was included in the first distribution, which was distributed to qualified recipients on March 1.
Each grantee should get a total of $1,828 in March because there are two disbursements.
One SSI check is normally issued each month by the Social Security Administration, and it is distributed on the first of the month.
The administration issues checks on the last business day of the previous month when the first day of the month occurs on a holiday or weekend to ensure recipients receive them by the first.
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