Wednesday, October 14, 2026

COLA: 3.6% — October 14, 2026

Locator: 51942COLA.

The Social Security Administration officially announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 on October 14, 2026.

Adjustment Percentage: 3.6% increase (the 5th-largest increase in the last 35 years.