Social Security 2025 Cola Estimate Changes. If your checks don't go far enough, you may. The social security administration has announced a cola of 2.5% for 2025, which translates to an average bump of $48 in monthly social security benefits and raises the average check for retired.
Next year, social security benefits will receive a 2.5% cola, which equates to an additional $49 per month for the average retired worker and $23 per month for the average. The social security administration will announce the 2025 cola on oct.