How much will Social Security recipients get in 2027? See latest outlook

Retirees and other Social Security recipients are expected to see slightly higher benefits in 2027, based on forecasts from two nonpartisan senior groups. The Senior Citizens League, in a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) outlook released Sept. 11, projects a 3.5% increase, lifting the average check by about $68. AARP issued a marginally higher forecast the same day, predicting a 3.6% rise and roughly $75 more per check. These projections are tied to inflation and are expected about a month before the official COLA announcement scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14. The groups also point to CPI-W dynamics and potential short-term inflation shifts.