Social Security Payments Today: Who Gets Paid on April 17, 2025?

If you’re expecting a Social Security check this week, today might be your day. The Social Security Administration is sending out payments today, Wednesday, April 17, to millions of retirees across the country.

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Who Gets Paid on April 17?

You’ll receive your Social Security check today if:

You receive retirement, survivor, or disability benefits, and
Your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month, and
You did not start receiving benefits before May 1997

If that applies to you, your direct deposit should arrive today or within the next 24 hours.

How Much Will the Check Be?

Most retirees receive an average of $1,910 per month in 2025. Some high earners could get up to $3,200, depending on how long they worked and when they began claiming benefits.

Want to know your exact amount? Log in to your My Social Security account.

What If You Don’t Get Paid?

Wait until Friday, April 19 before contacting the SSA
Check with your bank first to confirm deposit timing
Log into your SSA account to see if a payment has been issued
Still no payment? Call 1-800-772-1213

Upcoming Payment Dates

April 24: For those born between the 21st and 31st
April 1: SSI recipients (already paid)
March 29: Dual SSI + Social Security recipients (paid early this month)

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