According to CoinMeta, the expected cost-of-living adjustment for social security in 2027 ( COLA ) is 3.6%-3.8%, and this figure will be further confirmed in the inflation data for July, which will be released on August 12th. Based on current forecasts, the adjustment for social security in 2027 will be higher than the 2.8% in 2026. The Senior Citizens Alliance expects the COLA for social security in 2027 to be 3.8%, while AARP predicts it to be 3.6%. The Social Security Administration reports that in June 2026, the average retired worker received $2,084.40 per month; with a 3.6% adjustment, this would increase by about $75 per month, and with a 3.8% adjustment, it would increase by about $79 per month.