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Here's the Average Social Security Raise Retirees Could See in 2027

While the upcoming COLA isn't set in stone, working estimates could give you an idea of what to expect.

Here's the Average Social Security Raise Retirees Could See in 2027

Published September 8, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

If you're someone who receives benefits from Social Security, there may be a big question on your mind: What will the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) amount to?

The purpose of Social Security COLAs is to help ensure that benefits are able to keep up with rising costs. And they're pegged to an inflation index known as the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

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