Ronda Allissa

Social Security Cost Of Living Increase 2026. Yes, it’s admittedly way too early to accurately predict what the social security cost of living adjustment (cola) for 2026 will be. 10, the ssa revealed a 2.5% cola for 2025, which compares favorably to the 2.3% average raise over the previous 15 years.

Following colas of 5.9% in 2022, 8.7% in 2023, and 3.2% in 2024, a raise of at least 2.6% would have marked the first time since 1997 that benefits jumped by this amount. But as upset as seniors may be about a 2.5% cola, there’s a chance 2026’s social security raise will be even lower.