The first round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month,

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their March 2025 check on Feb. 28, 2025.

The average affected retired worker will receive an additional $360 in monthly benefits. The average affected spouse will receive an additional $700 in monthly benefits. The average affected widow (er) will receive an additional $1,190 in monthly benefits.