September is here, and many Americans are expecting to receive their monthly Social Security benefits, with payments rolling out according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) established schedule. These monthly disbursements support over 74 million individuals, including retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members of deceased workers.
Who gets paid first in September?
The first round of Social Security payments for September began on Wednesday, September 3, for individuals who started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 and those who qualify for both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
SSI payments, which assist low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities, were delivered early this month. Since September 1 fell on Labour Day, the SSI benefits were sent out ahead of time, landing in accounts on Friday, August 29. This early deposit does not represent an extra or duplicate payment, it simply follows the SSA’s policy of avoiding delays caused by weekends or federal holidays.
Payment schedule for September 2025
If you did not fall into the early payment group, your deposit will be sent later in the month, based on your birth date. Here is the remaining schedule:
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September 10 – For beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month
September 17 – For those born between the 11th and 20th
September 24 – For people born between the 21st and 31st
Keep in mind the SSA advises waiting three full business days before contacting them if your cheque or direct deposit does not arrive as expected.
How much will you receive in September?
Your monthly benefit amount depends on factors like your earnings history and the age at which you started collecting. According to SSA data from July 2025, the average monthly retirement benefit stands at $2,006.69.
Here is a snapshot of the current maximum benefit amounts:
At age 67 (full retirement age):Up to $4,018/month
If claimed early at 62: Up to $2,831/month
If delayed until age 70: Up to $5,108/month