The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, including disabled and spousal beneficiaries, will receive, beginning with their January check. This is expected to raise the average monthly benefit from $2,015 to $2,071 -- a $56 increase. Some people may get more, though.

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The Social Security tax limit for 2026 has increased to $184,500. Find out how this 4.8% jump affects your paycheck and what it means for high-income earners.