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Here's the Average Social Security Cut Beneficiaries in Every State Could Face in 6 Years

Seniors across the nation are in for a rough go of it if this comes to pass.

Here's the Average Social Security Cut Beneficiaries in Every State Could Face in 6 Years

Here's the Average Social Security Cut Beneficiaries in Every State Could Face in 6 Years

Published June 22, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

We're now a little more than six years from a potentially devastating Social Security cut that could shrink average checks by nearly a quarter, and workers and seniors alike are rightfully worried. Millions of Americans depend on these benefits to keep themselves afloat and cannot afford to lose any of them.

The estimated 22% cut would reduce the $2,083 average monthly Social Security benefit as of May 2026 to $1,625 per month, a $458 decrease. But some states would see much greater average losses than this number.

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