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Social Security To Send Around $2,000 In Payments On Wednesday, August 13

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Social Security To Send Around $2,000 In Payments On Wednesday, August 13

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will soon send out its next round of benefits, and for millions of Americans, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, is a key date.

Whether you’re receiving retirement benefits, SSDI, or survivors’ benefits, that’s the day your payment is expected to arrive—either in your bank account or by mail.

While this month’s payout might feel slightly later for some recipients, it’s not due to delays or system issues. It’s simply the way payment schedules are structured based on your date of birth.

Why Payments Arrive on Different Dates

The SSA follows a staggered payment schedule to ensure smooth processing.

This means your benefits are deposited or mailed based on your birthday or the birthday of the person whose record your benefits are tied to (such as a spouse or parent).

For August 2025, here’s the Wednesday payment schedule:

  • August 13 – Birthdays between the 1st and 10th
  • August 20 – Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
  • August 27 – Birthdays between the 21st and 31st

If your birthday falls in the 1st–10th range, you’ll receive your retirement, SSDI, or survivors’ benefits on August 13.

Groups Paid Earlier in the Month

Not everyone waits until their Wednesday date. Some beneficiaries are on different schedules:

  • Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries – Payments are normally issued on the 3rd of each month. For August 2025, because August 3 was a Sunday, payments were sent on Friday, August 1.
  • SSI recipients – Payments are usually on the 1st, but if that falls on a weekend or holiday, the SSA sends funds early. For August 2025, SSI was paid on August 1.
  • Dual beneficiaries (SSI + Retirement) – Typically receive SSI on the 1st and Social Security on the 3rd. In August 2025, both payments were sent on August 1 due to the weekend adjustment.

These groups already had their August benefits nearly two weeks before the August 13 payment date.

Average Benefit Amounts for 2025

The amount you receive depends on your work history, earnings, and type of benefit. The SSA’s current average monthly benefits are:

Benefit TypeAverage Monthly Payment
Retired workers$2,005.05
SSDI recipients$1,582.07
Survivors’ benefits$1,571.30
SSI beneficiaries$717.75

These are averages—some beneficiaries receive more, others less. If you qualify for dual benefits, your total monthly income could be higher.

Why Payment Dates Matter

Knowing your exact payment date helps you plan for essential expenses like rent, groceries, and medical bills. For households on a fixed income, the reliability of SSA’s payment schedule provides peace of mind.

The SSA also ensures that if your payment date lands on a weekend or federal holiday, funds are issued early so you never miss out.

The August 2025 Social Security payment schedule ensures that beneficiaries know exactly when to expect their money, helping them manage their monthly budgets with confidence.

Whether you’re in the August 13 group or received your payment earlier, the SSA’s predictable system offers stability to millions of Americans who depend on retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who will get paid on August 13, 2025?

Anyone whose birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month and receives retirement, SSDI, or survivors’ benefits will receive their payment on August 13.

2. Why do some people get their Social Security payments earlier?

Beneficiaries who started receiving payments before May 1997, SSI recipients, and dual beneficiaries follow a different schedule, often receiving payments on the 1st or 3rd of the month.

3. How much is the average Social Security payment in 2025?

The averages are $2,005.05 for retirees, $1,582.07 for SSDI, $1,571.30 for survivors’ benefits, and $717.75 for SSI.

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