The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.

If you have already applied for benefits, check the Social Security payment schedule for 2025 to find out when your benefits will be arriving throughout the year. You can also che

The average Social Security benefit varies quite a bit by state. The average Social Security check ranges from about $1,816 per month in Mississippi to $2,405 per month in New Hampshire. Several factors affect each state’s average Social Security benefit.