2027 Social Security COLA
3.3%Projected
An estimate.
Room for change.
Based on 2 of 3 quarter readings. September CPI-W is still needed.
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Your retirement.
In real numbers.
Understand your next check. Plan what comes after.
The numbers behind
your next check.
An estimate.
Payment dates
October 2026
One calendar. The date for your birthday group.
Find payment datesMedicare Part B
$202.90
Official monthly standard premium for 2026.
See what you payWhat does an increase
mean for you?
Turn a percentage into your next monthly check.
Example estimate
New monthly net check
$1,856.50
- New gross benefit
- $2,066.00
- Monthly gross increase
- $66.00
- Part B premium
- − $209.50
- Other withholding
- − $0.00
An illustrative calculation. Review the assumptions below before using the result.
Your check.
Your calendar.
Find the payment date for your birthday group.
October 2026
October 14Birthday 1-10
October 21Birthday 11-20
October 28Birthday 21-31
SSI: October 1. Before May 1997 or receiving both: October 2.
Find payment datesA little clarity.
A longer view.
Make room for Social Security, savings, and a pension in one plan.
Primary sources
SSA, BLS, CMS, IRS, OPM, and DFAS. Linked where it matters.
Visible assumptions
See how each estimate is calculated, and where it can differ.
No personal records
No account or Social Security number. Just the numbers you choose.