The Social Security Administration provides monthly payments to over 70 million Americans who rely on the program. Beneficiaries will receive varying amounts this week based on several factors.

Social Security benefits can be the only source of income for retirees, disabled people, and those receiving survivors’ benefits from their deceased partners, Blavity reported.

However, the SSA follows a schedule for disbursing payments to recipients who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, or both.

Here’s what all SSA recipients need to know, including when payments will arrive, how much they receive in monthly payments, and the expected amounts for this week.

When are payments coming?

According to Newsweek, recipients who were born between the 1st and 10th of any month will receive their payments on Wednesday.

Recipients born between the 11th and the 20th will receive payments on Wednesday, April 15.

Those born between the 21st and the 31st will receive payments on Wednesday, April 22.

How much is Social Security?

The amount beneficiaries receive in Social Security payments is largely based on the worker’s lifetime earnings, the age at which they filed and the year the payments began. They are eligible for benefits by accumulating 40 hours of credits, usually 10 hours of work, according to Blavity and Newsweek.

For high earners, the monthly amount for Social Security benefits varies. For example, someone earning the maximum throughout their career could receive about $4,152 at full retirement age.

If a person claims at 62, they could receive less benefits, amounting to $2969 a month. The same person could receive the maximum benefits at $5,181 if they delay claiming until age 70.

However, most retirees receive lower payments, with the average monthly benefit around $2,071 as of late 2025.