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Social Security is being paid out on Wednesday, July 15: who benefits?
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Key Points:
- Social Security benefits for recipients born between the 11th and 20th of any month will be paid on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of the SSA’s three-Wednesdays payment schedule.
- The July 2026 payment dates are July 8 for those born 1st-10th, July 15 for 11th-20th, and July 22 for 21st-31st; recipients based on another’s work record follow that person’s birth date.
- Certain long-term recipients (beneficiaries since before May 1997) and those receiving both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were paid early on July 2 due to the July 3 federal holiday.
- Average monthly Social Security benefits are approximately $2,029.92 for retirement, $1,496.16 for disability, and $1,631.39 for survivors, according to SSA statistics.
- Benefits are typically paid via direct deposit or the Direct Express Card, with enrollment options available online, by phone, or at Social Security offices.
