All other Social Security payments are issued on one of three Wednesdays in each month<\/b>, based on the birth date of the worker who accrued the benefits entitlement:<\/p>\n If a scheduled payment date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the SSA brings it forward<\/b> to the nearest working day. This, for example, was the case for SSI recipients this month<\/a>, as November began on a Saturday.<\/p>\n Nov. 2025 Social Security payment schedule:<\/p>\n Average Social Security benefit in 2025<\/p>\n The exact amount paid to each recipient of retirement checks varies, as payments are calculated based on factors such as an individual\u2019s earnings history<\/b>, and the age at which they began claiming<\/a> their benefits.<\/p>\n In its most recent update<\/a>, the SSA said retired workers receive an average of $2,008.31<\/b>. The highest amount available to a retiree in 2025 is $5,108.<\/p>\n Paper checks no longer an option<\/p>\n For years, Social Security and SSI benefits were available via both electronic payment and traditional paper checks. However, as of September 30, the SSA has officially discontinued paper checks<\/b>. Beneficiaries who were still receiving physical checks must now switch<\/a> to e-payment methods.<\/p>\n How much will benefits rise by in 2026?<\/p>\n Each year, the SSA implements a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), in an attempt to prevent beneficiaries\u2019 spending power from being reduced by inflation. In October, the agency announced<\/a> that it is to apply a 2.8% increase to benefits checks in 2026<\/b>. <\/p>\n Related stories Get your game on! Whether you\u2019re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.<\/p>\n\n
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