The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute payments starting from August 1, 2025, with deposits and checks for millions of Americans across various programs, including retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Below is the full schedule of Social Security payments for August 2025, detailing when you can expect your benefit.
The Schedule Starts on August 1, 2025
The SSI payment schedule begins on Friday, August 1, 2025. These payments are for individuals with disabilities, blindness, or limited resources. The maximum amounts for this program are:
$967 for individuals
$1,450 for couples
$484 for essential caregivers
On the same day, pension or SSDI beneficiaries who began receiving benefits before May 1997 will also receive their payments. The retirement amounts vary based on work history, with a maximum of $5,108 for those who delayed benefits until age 70.
Social Security Payments for Those Who Claimed After 1997
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Payments are for pension, SSDI, or spousal/survivor benefits recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
Retirement amounts are as follows:
$2,831 (at age 62)
$4,018 (at age 67)
$5,108 (at age 70)
For SSDI, the average payment is $1,580, reaching up to $4,018 for those with qualified disabilities.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025: This date applies to those born between the 11th and 20th. The retirement caps remain the same as above. Survivor benefits average $3,761, depending on the deceased’s income, and SSDI for blindness reaches $2,590.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025: This final payment date covers those born between the 21st and 31st of the month. Individuals who receive both SSI and Social Security should consider how the programs interact. For example:
An individual SSI recipient could receive $967, plus up to $4,018 in SSDI, depending on their work history.
Retirement Payment Schedule in August
The retirement payment dates in August 2025 are as follows:
Friday, August 1, 2025: Beneficiaries who started receiving payments before May 1997.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025: Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of the month.
What to Do If Your Payment Is Delayed
If your payment is delayed, the SSA recommends waiting at least three business days before contacting them, as delays could be caused by holidays, banking issues, or other factors beyond the agency’s control.
To report a delay, you can contact the SSA’s national hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time). If you have hearing impairments, TTY service is available at 1-800-325-0778. You can also find a local SSA office here: SSA.gov/locator.
