Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2027
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.
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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.
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October 26, 2026
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