Social Security payments are distributed based on the beneficiary’s birthdate and the date they began receiving benefits. For March 2025, the payment schedule is as follows:
- March 12: Beneficiaries with birthdays from the 1st to the 10th of any month.
- March 19: Beneficiaries with birthdays from the 11th to the 20th.
- March 26: Beneficiaries with birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.
If you began receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 or receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your payment was issued on March 3.
SSI payments are typically disbursed on the 1st of each month.
For those expecting payments on March 26, the amount varies based on factors such as retirement age, earnings history, and the length of time taxes were paid. As of January 2025, benefits increased by 2.5% due to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The average retirement check is approximately $1,976, with the maximum benefit reaching up to $5,108 per month for individuals retiring at age 70.
If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, the Social Security Administration advises allowing three additional mailing days before contacting them.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Social Security Administration’s official payment schedule.
