Social Security Payments on January 21

On January 21, 2026, many Americans will receive their Social Security payments.

These payments are for people who are retired, have disabilities, or are survivors of workers.

The date you get paid depends on your birthday.

If your birthday is between the 11th and 20th of any month, you will get your payment on January 21.

The average payment for a retiree is about $2,071, and for a retired couple, it is about $3,208.

The payments also include a 2.8% increase to help with the cost of living.

If you are still working and have not reached full retirement age, there are limits on how much you can earn without affecting your benefits.