Social Security Recipients Could See a 3.5% COLA Boost in 2027: What AARP’s Latest Estimate Means
Social Security recipients could see a 3.5% COLA boost in 2027, according to AARP’s latest analysis. This would add roughly $73 per month to the average retired worker’s benefit (currently around $2,086).
The official figure will be announced on 14 October 2026 after September inflation data, and higher payments will start in January 2027. Other estimates currently range between 3.4% and 3.6%.
For Indian investors and NRIs receiving US Social Security, this increase means higher dollar income (subject to USD-INR conversion) and serves as an important signal of global inflation trends that can influence Indian markets.