SSD Benefits Statistics Report – New for April 2024

The March 2024 SSD benefits statistics report from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is here, along with our analysis. This monthly update tracks how disability payments and total beneficiaries changed during the past 30 days. If you’re disabled before you turn 67, you may qualify for monthly payments from one of two federal benefit programs. Below, we’ll explore the latest Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program numbers for March 2024.

March 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,418,000

Disabled Workers: 7,277,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 86,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,055,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,395.15

Disabled Workers: $1,537.33

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $418.89

Children of Disabled Workers: $494.08

How the March 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

First up are the total number of people getting Social Security disability. Those fell by 27,000 compared to last month’s report, and disabled workers make up most of those losses (-26,000). Spousal payments going to husbands and wives stayed flat during this period. However, children lost another 1,000 people from the SSA’s active payment rolls for this month:

The Social Security Administration also awarded the following new people Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in March 2024:

• 53,933 disabled workers (28,770 men and 25,163 women)
• 2,551 spouses (297 husbands and 2,254 wives)
• 21,025 children of disabled workers

In total, 77,509 new people received SSD approval letters this month from the Social Security Administration.

March 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The March 2024 report also shows average monthly pay amounts to disabled workers, their spouses, and children. Since February 2024, every group got a slight pay increase except for husbands and wives of disabled workers.

Children saw the biggest average bump in pay across the nation, rising $.70 for March. Disabled workers themselves saw the next highest increase, adding another $.38 to this month’s checks. Spouses saw their average benefits drop by exactly one penny compared to February. Overall, that means the average SSD payment across the nation rose $.06 for March:

Newly successful SSD claims for the month of March can expect the following average benefit payments starting in April 2024:

• $1,714.08 to disabled workers ($1,873.04 for men, and $1,532.34 for women)
• $424.93 to eligible spouses ($307.20 for husbands, and $440.44 for wives)
• $487.33 to children of disabled workers

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers in the March 2024 Report

The March 2024 report also includes Supplemental Security Income program data from the past month. You can see how many people draw SSI benefits today versus February 2024 and their average pay amounts below. Much like last month, the only group that added new beneficiaries for March are people at least 65 years old:

Total individuals on SSI: 7,404,000 (-14,000)

Children younger than 18: 983,000 (-7,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,008,000 (-11,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,413,000 (+4,000)

And here are March 2024 Supplemental Security Income average pay amounts broken down according to each age group:

• $699.22 (across all groups, on average)
• $821.38 for children younger than 18
• $744.21 for people aged 18 to 64
• $574.89 for people aged 65+ (i.e., awards based on age, not disability status or because they are blind)

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February 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

February 2024 SSD benefits statistics are now out from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This monthly update tracks how disability pay amounts and how many people got benefits changed during the last 30 days. If you can’t work for health reasons, one of two federal disability assistance programs can potentially help provide some income. Below, we’ll analyze the latest Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program numbers for you.

February 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,445,000

Disabled Workers: 7,303,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 86,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,056,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,395.09

Disabled Workers: $1,536.95

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $418.90

Children of Disabled Workers: $493.38

How the February 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

First, we notice a loss of 29,000 total people whose Social Security benefits stopped this month. Of the nearly 30,000 fewer people getting payments versus January, most are disabled workers (down 27,000). Husbands and wives getting SSD through a spouse also lost another 1,000 people from active payment rolls. The final loss of 1,000 people on benefits since January comes from children of disabled workers:

The Social Security Administration also awarded the following people SSD benefits for the first time in February 2024:

• 46,813 disabled workers (25,098 men and 21,715 women)
• 2,230 spouses (239 husbands and 1,991 wives)
• 17,605 children of disabled workers

February 2024: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The newest report also shows average payments to disabled workers and those workers’ eligible dependents. During the past 30 days, average Social Security disability payments to disabled workers fell $.08. However, both spouses ($.25) and children ($.60) saw benefit pay increases compared to January. Nationwide, the current SSD payment across all groups, on average, went down $.24 for the month of February:

Wondering why these pay amounts change every month? Each benefits check is based on how much money someone earned during their working years. When average amounts go up, that means people newly awarded benefits had higher job earnings before they stopped working. And when average pay amounts go down, it means people who earned less (or have more dependents) joined that group.

Newly approved Social Security disability claims can expect the following average pay amounts starting in March 2024:

• $1,719.18 to disabled workers ($1,875.61 for men, and $1,538.37 for women)
• $432.28 to eligible spouses ($342.82 for husbands, and $443.02 for wives)
• $496.07 to children of disabled workers

February 2024 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

The February 2024 SSD benefits statistics report also tracks this month’s Supplemental Security Income program updates. See how many people draw SSI benefits today versus last month and their average pay amounts in our list below. Since January, every age group on Supplemental Security Income shrank except for individuals aged 65 and older:

Total people now on SSI: 7,418,000 (-17,000)

Children younger than 18: 990,000 (-2,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,019,000 (-15,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,409,000 (no change since January)

The following are average Supplemental Security Income payments for each age group in February 2024:

• $696.80 (all program participants)
• $808.02 for children
• $742.67 for people 18-64 years old
• $574.62 for people who are at least 65 (i.e., awards based on age, not disability status)

January 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just released its January 2024 SSD benefits statistics report. This monthly report tracks how Social Security disability pay amounts and number of recipients changed during the last 30 days. If you’re unable to work, one of the two federal disability assistance programs can potentially help you make ends meet. Our analysis below includes the latest numbers from both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

January 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,474,000

Disabled Workers: 7,330,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 87,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,057,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,395.33

Disabled Workers: $1,537.03

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $419.15

Children of Disabled Workers: $492.78

How the January 2024 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The January 2024 SSD benefits statistics report shows 40,000 fewer people getting Social Security disability compared to last month. As you might expect, most losses come from the disabled workers category (down 36,000). Spouses lost 1,000 people on the active payment rolls since December’s report came out. Last but not least, 3,000 fewer disabled workers’ children get Social Security disability today vs. the end of last year:

Looking back, here’s what we noted about Social Security disability claims for 2023:

• 29.5% of people who applied got SSD benefits in 2023 (the lowest approval rate recorded since 1965)
• Attorneys filed 4 in 5 successful SSD claims last year
• 1.9 million people applied for Social Security disability last year
• 561,585 people got SSD payments for the first time in 2023

January 2024: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The January 2024 SSD benefits statistics report also shows average pay amounts to disabled workers, their spouses, and their children. Very little has changed since December – every group’s average SSD payment stayed within a dollar of last month’s amount. Disabled workers got 10 cents less in January, on average, while payments to spouses fell $.92 compared to last month. Average payments to children are the lone increase for January, going up $.79 during the last 30 days:

Newly approved claims can expect about $1,718 per month in Social Security disability benefits.

January 2024 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

Supplemental Security Income program updates also appear in this month’s report. We track how many people get SSI benefits each month and their average pay amounts as the year progresses. Since the end of 2023, only children and those aged 65 and older gained new SSI recipients:

Total people who receive SSI: 7,435,000 (+10,000)

Children younger than 18: 992,000 (+9,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,034,000 (-5,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,409,000 (+6,000)

The latest report also shows these average Supplemental Security Income payments for each age category:

• $697.89 (across the entire program, on average)
• $814.45 for children
• $742.97 for those 18-64 years old
• $574.46 for those aged 65 and older (i.e., awards based on age alone)

December 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

The December 2023 SSD benefits statistics report numbers from the Social Security Administration (SSA) are here, so let’s review. We’ll explain current benefit pay amounts and how the number of people getting disability changed during the last 30 days. If you’re disabled and cannot work, you can apply for one of two federal disability assistance programs.

Now, let’s look at the newest updates from both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

December 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,514,000

Disabled Workers: 7,366,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 88,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,060,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,395.49

Disabled Workers: $1,537.13

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $420.07

Children of Disabled Workers: $491.99

How the December 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

Social Security disability recipients are still in decline, according to December’s report. Today, there are 25,000 fewer people getting these payments compared to what we saw for November. Disabled workers made up 24,000 of these losses, while children and spouses each lost a few hundred from their groups:

So, how do these numbers look compared to this time last year? Since December 2022, the total number of people on Social Security disability fell by 327,000.

But remember, the Social Security Administration is constantly awarding new people benefits each month, too. Here’s a quick look at who got SSD benefits in the last month of 2023:

• 52,214 disabled workers (27,893 men and 24,321 women)
• 2,364 spouses (242 husbands and 2,122 wives)
• 20,510 children

December 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The December 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows the new 2024 COLA increase going into effect. This 2024 Social Security disability raise bumped payments to disabled workers up $47.87 compared to November. Average SSD payments to husbands and wives rose $12.47 in December. Children also saw a modest pay increase of $15.88 this month. Overall, that brings the average national SSD payment up $43.24 during this 30-day period:

If the Social Security Administration approved your claim this month, here are December 2023’s average benefit amounts for each group:

• $1,717.98 to disabled workers ($1,876.58 to men, $1,536.09 to women)
• $441.24 to spouses ($348.06 to husbands and $451.87 to wives)
• $496.07 to children of disabled workers
• $2,720 to disabled worker families with one or more children at home

What a difference a year makes: Disabled workers get $234.88 more in SSD now than they did in December 2022.

December 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

The latest report also tracks who gets Supplemental Security Income payments and how much each month. This month’s report shows a decline across all groups other than those aged 65 and older:

Total people on SSI: 7,425,000 (-6,000)

Children younger than 18: 983,000 (-2,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,039,000 (-10,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,403,000 (+7,000)

The following are December 2023’s monthly average SSI amounts by age:

• $674.50 (average across all groups)
• $793.21 for children
• $718.41 for those 18-64 years old
• $552.29 for individuals at least 65 years old (i.e., awards based on age, not disability or being blind)

November 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Let’s review the new November 2023 SSD benefits statistics report numbers from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This monthly report details current benefit amounts and how many people got disability payments during the last 30 days. If you rely on federal disability income, these reports give you a baseline to see how everyone else is doing. Below, we’ll review data from both of the SSA’s programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

November 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,539,000

Disabled Workers: 7,390,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 88,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,060,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,352.25

Disabled Workers: $1,489.26

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $407.60

Children of Disabled Workers: $476.11

How the November 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

There are 35,000 fewer people getting Social Security disability in this month’s report compared to October. Disabled workers fell by 30,000 during the past 30 days. Since last month’s report came out, we saw 1,000 fewer partners getting spousal SSD payments. Finally, we noted 5,000 fewer children paid benefits in November through a disabled parent:

Here are some other interesting things we noted in this month’s report:

• SSD award rates are now at the lowest level since 1982 (2.9 in every 1,000 workers, or 29% of claims)
• 79% of people getting SSD are aged 50+; just 1.4% are younger than 31
• SSD benefits are in no danger of running out for the next 75 years

November 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Pay amounts in the November 2023 SSD benefits statistics report showed mixed results. Spousal SSD payments went up $.05 between October and November. Average payments to children also rose $.58 this month. Disabled workers, however, saw a $.21 drop in their average monthly pay amounts. Adding together all these different groups, average SSD payments nationwide fell $.07 since October:

And here are some pay amount trends we also noted in the current report:

• $1,718.42 will be the average SSD pay amount for people awarded benefits in the next 30 days
• People under 30 get less than $1,000 per month in SSD benefits, on average
• 2.4% of people on SSD benefits get paid more than $3,000 per month; most are men aged 60-66

Keep in mind, however, there’s a 3.2% pay increase set to go into effect at the end of this month.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers in the November 2023 Report

The November 2023 SSD benefits statistics report also tracks SSI program numbers and average monthly payments. Since September, it appears every beneficiary group grew larger except for working age people on SSI:

Total SSI beneficiaries: 7,431,000 (-33,000)

Children younger than 18: 985,000 (-8,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,049,000 (-27,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,396,000 (+1,000)

The following are November 2023’s monthly average SSI amounts for each age group:

• $673.86 (for all groups combined)
• $785.28 for children
• $718.33 for those aged 18-64
• $552.97 for seniors 65 and older (i.e., awards based on age and financial status, not disability or blindness)

October 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

We have the October 2023 SSD benefits statistics report data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This monthly update reveals current disability amounts and how many people got those benefit payments during the last 30 days. You can use these reports to see trends impacting people who rely on Social Security for monthly income.

October 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,574,000

Disabled Workers: 7,420,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 89,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,065,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,352.32

Disabled Workers: $1,489.47

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $407.55

Children of Disabled Workers: $475.53

How the October 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The October 2023 report shows 24,000 fewer total people getting those payments compared to last month. Since September’s report, 23,000 disabled workers moved off the SSA’s payment rolls. We noted no change in how many husbands and wives get SSD payments through their spouses for October. Finally, children getting payments from a disabled mom or dad fell by 1,000 month-over-month:

At least 344,000 fewer people are getting SSD benefits now compared to this time last year. And that’s despite the SSA awarding more than 675,000 people SSD just since January. That’s more than a million individual records the SSA had to update during this period.

The October 2023 SSD benefits statistics report also shows new awards to the following people this month:

• 50,408 disabled workers (27,160 men and 23,248 women)
• 2,448 spouses (289 husbands and 2,159 wives)
• 20,368 children of disabled workers

October 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Nearly every group saw their average payments go up this month. Children of disabled workers saw the biggest bump in pay this month, rising by $2.64 compared to September. Disabled workers’ average benefits rose $2.58 for October. Benefit payments to husbands and wives fell $.17 since September. All these pay rate changes drove the average SSD benefit amount up by $2.52 nationwide this month:

People just awarded SSD benefits in October 2023 will get the following monthly pay amounts, on average:

• $1,665.14 for disabled workers ($1,820.88 for men, and $1,483.19 for women)
• $420.24 for spouses ($346.32 for husbands, and $430.13 for wives)
• $472.81 for children

And here’s more good news: SSA’s newly announced 2024 COLA increase gives you another $48 in monthly SSD benefits. Look for your higher SSD payments to begin on the Wednesday in January that corresponds with your birth date.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers in the October 2023 Report

The October 2023 SSD benefits statistics report also tracks people in the SSI program and their average monthly pay amounts. Since September, it appears every group grew larger except for people aged 18 to 64 on SSI:

Total SSI beneficiaries: 7,464,000 (+14,000)

Children younger than 18: 993,000 (+7,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,076,000 (-2,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,395,000 (+9,000)

The following are current monthly average SSI payments, broken down by age:

• $676.60 (for all groups combined)
• $790.41 for children
• $720.97 for those aged 18-64
• $554.10 for seniors 65 and older (i.e., awards based on age, not health status)

September 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just released its September 2023 SSD benefits statistics report. This monthly statistical snapshot shows disability pay amounts and how many people got those benefits during the last 30 days. Want to see how your own SSI or SSDI check compares to everyone else’s? These reports let you do just that. Our analysis includes current data for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

September 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,598,000

Disabled Workers: 7,443,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 89,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,066,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,350

Disabled Workers: $1,486.89

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $407.72

Children of Disabled Workers: $472.89

How the September 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

We noted 28,000 fewer total people getting monthly payments in the current report. Disabled workers made up most of those losses, falling by 25,000 since the August report. Husbands and wives getting benefits through their partners stayed flat during the past month. Lastly, there are now 3,000 fewer children getting SSDI because of a disabled parent:

Since the start of 2023, the SSA also awarded more than 603,000 new applicants monthly SSD payments. During the past month, the SSA also awarded benefits to all these people whose payments should start in October:

• 47,440 disabled workers (25,642 men and 21,798 women)
• 2,384 spouses (268 husbands and 2,116 wives)
• 19,006 children of disabled workers

September 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The September 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows pay amounts changed very little compared to August. Average benefits for children, however, fell by $.61 in the past month. Spouses also saw less money, with an average $.28 less in monthly SSD income. Disabled workers themselves saw a six-cent raise, while the average SSD payment nationwide rose by just one penny:

SSD claims approved in September 2023 are paying the following amounts each month, on average:

• $1,671.38 for disabled workers ($1,827.45 for men, and $1,487.78 for women)
• $425.27 for spouses ($357.73 for husbands, and $433.82 for wives)
• $464.11 for children

September 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

This report also tracks disability pay amounts and recipient numbers for the federal SSI program. The September 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows a steep drop in total SSI beneficiaries this month:

Total SSI beneficiaries: 7,450,000 (-43,000)

Children younger than 18: 986,000 (-8,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,078,000 (-26,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,386,000 (+2,000)

The following are September 2023’s monthly average SSI payments for every age group:

• $676.06 (for all groups combined)
• $797.43 for children
• $718.87 for those aged 18-64
• $552.99 for seniors 65 and older (i.e., awards based on age, not disability status)

August 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Let’s get into the latest August 2023 SSD benefits statistics report numbers from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This monthly report shows nationwide amounts and how many people got those benefit payments during the last 30 days. If you’re on disability now, these monthly snapshots let you see how others are doing in comparison. Our analysis includes updated numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

August 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,626,000

Disabled Workers: 7,468,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 89,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,069,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,349.99

Disabled Workers: $1,486.83

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $408.00

Children of Disabled Workers: $472.28

How the August 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The August 2023 report shows 27,000 fewer people getting those payments compared to July. At least 21,000 of those losses were disabled workers themselves. Husbands and wives getting benefits through their spouse dropped by 1,000 month-over-month. Children make up the rest of this month’s losses, with 5,000 fewer kids getting SSD payments through a disabled parent:

Overall, there are at least 353,000 fewer people getting SSD benefits today than this time last year. During the past 30 days, the SSA also awarded all these new people monthly SSD payments:

• 46,717 disabled workers (25,167 men and 21,550 women)
• 2,337 spouses (244 husbands and 2,093 wives)
• 16,686 children of disabled workers

August 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Good news: The August 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows pay increases for most people this month. Average payments to husbands and wives increased $.90 since July. SSD benefits for children saw a $.62 pay bump for August, on average. Disabled workers saw a small increase in average monthly SSD benefits of $.23. Last but not least, SSD payments across all age groups rose $.55 for August, on average:

August 2023’s just-approved claims are paying the following average SSD amounts each month:

• $1,670.57 for disabled workers ($1,830.80 for men, and $1,483.46 for women)
• $411.99 for spouses ($341.20 for husbands, and $420.24 for wives)
• $458.73 for children

August 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

SSD benefits aren’t the only federal disability payments that this report tracks every month. The August report also shows how SSI program numbers changed since July:

Total individuals on SSI: 7,483,000 (+8,000)

Children younger than 18: 994,000 (-1,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,104,000 (-1,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,384,000 (+10,000)

The following are August 2023’s monthly average SSI payments for every age group:

• $674.36 (for all groups combined)
• $787.68 for children
• $717.48 for people aged 18-64
• $553.03 for seniors at least 65 years old based on age, not disability status

July 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Our analysis of the July 2023 SSD benefits statistics report from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is here! This monthly update shows average pay amounts and how many people got each benefit type during the last 30 days. If you’re on disability now, you can compare your amount to the national average using these monthly reports. Our analysis uses the latest numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

July 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,653,000

Disabled Workers: 7,489,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 90,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,074,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,349.44

Disabled Workers: $1,486.60

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $407.10

Children of Disabled Workers: $471.66

How the July 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The July 2023 report shows total beneficiaries fell by 54,000 compared to June. Disabled workers made up exactly half of this month’s losses. Spouses getting SSD payments stayed flat month-over-month. The SSA also removed 27,000 children from this month’s payment rolls:

In the last 30 days, the SSA also awarded SSD benefits to this many new people:

• 48,057 disabled workers (25,638 men and 22,419 women)
• 2,295 spouses (273 husbands and 2,022 wives)
• 16,937 children of disabled workers

July 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The July report shows average payments went up for everyone except spouses since last month. That group saw $.53 less in this month’s payments, on average. Children saw a $1.91 pay bump for July, the biggest increase for anyone on SSD this month. Disabled workers got a tiny $.18 raise compared to June. July’s average SSD payment nationwide rose $2.26 during this 30-day period:

Average monthly pay amounts for July 2023’s latest crop of newly approved claims are as follows:

• $1,681.11 for disabled workers ($1,847.99 for men, and $1,490.27 for women)
• $410.74 for spouses ($378.36 for husbands, and $415.11 for wives)
• $447.86 for children of disabled workers

July 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

In addition to SSDI, the July 2023 SSD benefits statistics report tracks changes to the SSI payment rolls. Here’s a brief look at SSI changes that occurred since last month:

Total people who receive SSI: 7,475,000 (same number as last month)

Children younger than 18: 995,000 (+4,000)

People aged 18-64: 4,105,000 (-11,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,374,000 (+5,000)

The following are July 2023’s monthly SSI payments, broken down by age group:

• $675.88 (average for all people on SSI)
• $795.27 for children
• $717.97 for those 18-64 years old
• $553.16 for those at least 65 years old

June 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Here are our latest insights regarding the June 2023 SSD benefits statistics report from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This monthly update details changes in pay amounts and how many people got disability benefits during the last 30 days. If you’re on SSDI or SSI, these reports show how your payments compare against the national average. Below, we review the latest numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

June 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,707,000

Disabled Workers: 7,516,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 90,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,101,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,347.18

Disabled Workers: $1,486.42

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $407.63

Children of Disabled Workers: $473.57

How the June 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The current report shows 13,000 fewer people total getting payments this month. Since May’s report came out, another 16,000 disabled workers started getting SSDI. The number of husbands and wives getting benefits through a spouse stayed flat during the past 30 days. Children getting SSDI, however, fell by 29,000 beneficiaries compared to May:

In June, the SSA awarded the following people SSDI benefits for the first time:

• 44,487 disabled workers (23,978 men and 20,509 women)
• 2,165 spouses (256 husbands and 1,909 wives)
• 15,181 children of disabled workers

June 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Three groups saw big pay jumps in this month’s report. Average SSDI payments to spouses rose $1.82 for June, while disabled workers’ payments increased by $1.82 per month. Children, however, got $.93 less in SSDI, on average. Overall, the current average monthly SSDI payment across the nation rose $4.09 since May:

For people newly awarded benefits, the SSA reported these are the average monthly pay amounts for June 2023:

• $1,688.39 for disabled workers ($1,848.45 for men, and $1,501.26 for women)
• $417.38 for spouses ($356.09 for husbands, and $425.61 for wives)
• $453.20 for children of disabled workers

June 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

In addition to SSDI, the June 2023 report tracks changes to the SSI payment rolls. Here’s a brief look at SSI changes that occurred since last month:

Total people who now get SSI: 7,475,000 (-39,000)

Children younger than 18 on SSI: 991,000 (-10,000)

SSI recipients aged 18-64: 4,116,000 (-28,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,369,000 (same as last month)

June 2023’s monthly SSI payments for every age group are as follows:

• $677.26 (the average for all people on SSI)
• $801.19 for children
• $718.87 for those 18-64 years old
• $553.35 for those at least 65 years old

May 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just released its May 2023 SSD benefits statistics report. This update shows any changes in pay amounts and the number of people on disability during the past 30 days. If you already get SSDI or SSI, these reports highlight how your payments compare to the national average. Below, we analyze the latest numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

May 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,720,000

Disabled Workers: 7,500,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 90,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,130,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,343.09

Disabled Workers: $1,485.22

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $405.81

Children of Disabled Workers: $474.50

How the May 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

For only the second time in two years, total people who get SSD increased during the past 30 days. Compared to April’s report, 15,000 more people now get SSD payments each month. Disabled workers saw the most gains, rising by 18,000 for May. Spouses also saw a jump, adding another 2,000 people on SSD to that group’s list. Children who get benefits through a parent, however, fell by 5,000 during this period:

Since April, the SSA also awarded SSD benefits to 69,927 new people.

May 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

The latest report also shows big gains in the average monthly payment for all age groups. Disabled workers saw their average payments go up $1.76 compared to last month. Husbands and wives enjoyed another $1.29 for May, while average SSD payments to children rose $.78:

The average monthly payment for claims approved between April and May is $1,683.32.

May 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

Updated SSI payments and how many people get them are also listed in the May 2023 report. Below is a summary of SSI program changes that occurred during the past 30 days:

Total people on SSI: 7,514,000 (+3,000)

Children younger than 18 on SSI: 1,001,000 (same as last month)

SSI recipients aged 18-64: 4,144,000 (-5,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,369,000 (+7,000)

The May 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows monthly SSI payments for every age group are as follows:

• $675.10 (the average amount for all people on SSI)
• $788.90 for children
• $717.36 for those 18-64 years old
• $553.14 for anyone aged 65 or older

April 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Let’s review the April 2023 SSD benefits statistics report from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This report shows how pay amounts and the number of people on benefits changed during the past 30 days. You can use these reports to compare your SSI or SSDI payments against everyone else’s. We’ll include the latest numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

April 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,705,000

Disabled Workers: 7,482,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 88,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,135,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,341.33

Disabled Workers: $1,483.93

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $404.92

Children of Disabled Workers: $473.72

How the April 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

We noted 31,000 fewer people getting Social Security disability in April 2023 compared to March. About 28,000 of those losses come from disabled workers; spouses on SSD also fell by 1,000 this month. In addition, there are now 3,000 fewer children getting SSD benefits through a disabled parent for April:

During the last 30 days, the SSA also awarded SSD benefits to the following:

• 49,191 disabled workers (26,513 men and 22,678 women)
• 2,330 spouses (270 husbands and 2,060 wives)
• 18,406 children of disabled workers

April 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Average monthly payments in the April report are split evenly between gains and losses. Disabled workers and their children saw average payments go up in April by $.25 and $.65, respectively. For spouses, average benefit payments dropped nearly a dollar since March’s report came out. This brings the national average SSD payment down by $.35 for April:

If the SSA just approved your SSD claim during the last 30 days, those average pay amounts are as follows:

• $1,683.32 per month for disabled workers ($1,845.07 for men and $1,494.23 for women)
• $414.58 per month for spouses ($354.24 for husbands, and $422.48 for wives)
• $470.82 per month to children whose parents cannot work for health reasons

April 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

The April 2023 SSD benefits statistics report also lists latest SSI disability pay amounts and how many people get them. Below is a summary of SSI program changes reported during the last 30 days:

Total people getting SSI: 7,511,000 (+1,000)

Children younger than 18 on SSI: 1,001,000 (+6,000)

SSI recipients aged 18-64: 4,148,000 (-9,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,362,000 (+4,000)

Average monthly SSI payments for April in every age group are as follows:

• $677.40 (average for all people on SSI)
• $800.09 for children
• $718.45 for people aged 18-64
• $553.39 for those at least 65 years old on the basis of age alone

March 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Analysis

Join us as we review the March 2023 SSD benefits statistics report from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This report shows how benefit amounts and the number of people getting those payments changed during the past 30 days. If you get SSDI or SSI, you can see how your payments stack up against the national average. Below, we’ll explain the latest numbers for both federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

March 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Numbers

Total Number of Social Security Disability Beneficiaries: 8,736,000

Disabled Workers: 7,510,000

Spouses of Disabled Workers: 89,000

Children of Disabled Workers: 1,138,000

Average Monthly Social Security Disability Benefit Amount: $1,341.68

Disabled Workers: $1,483.68

Spouses of Disabled Workers: $405.91

Children of Disabled Workers: $473.07

How the March 2023 SSD Benefits Statistics Report Affects Beneficiaries

The March 2023 SSD benefits statistics report shows 27,000 fewer people on SSD benefits compared to February. Disabled workers account for at least 24,000 fewer people getting SSD payments this month. The SSA also removed 2,000 children from active payment rolls since February. However, the number of spouses getting SSD through their husband or wife stayed flat this month:

In March, the SSA awarded SSD benefits to the following people:

• 48,941 disabled workers (26,202 men and 22,739 women)
• 2,329 spouses (262 husbands and 2,067 wives)
• 19,742 children of disabled workers

March 2023: Looking Deeper at the Monetary Stats

Most people in the March 2023 report saw higher average payments compared to last month. Average SSD payments to children rose $1.63 since February. However, husbands and wives received $.40 less in benefits for March, on average. Disabled workers themselves got $.51 more in SSD pay this month. Nationwide, these shifts in pay amounts brought March SSD benefits up by $.41, on average:

If the SSA just approved your SSD claim during the last 30 days, those average pay amounts are as follows:

• $1,684.40 per month for disabled workers ($1,849.20 for men and $1,494.50 for women)
• $423.79 per month for spouses ($356.80 for husbands, $432.28 for wives)
• $470.84 per month to children whose parents are unable to work because of poor health

March 2023 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Numbers

The March 2023 report also lists the latest SSI pay and beneficiary numbers. Here’s how those numbers changed during the last 30 days:

Total people on SSI: 7,510,000 (-28,000)

Children younger than 18 on SSI: 995,000 (-12,000)

SSI recipients aged 18-64: 4,157,000 (-20,000)

SSI recipients aged 65+: 2,358,000 (+3,000)

Average monthly SSI payments for March are as follows, broken down by age group:

• $678.47 per month (all people on SSI in the U.S.)
• $803.87 per month for children
• $719.38 per month for those aged 18-64
• $553.57 per month for those aged 65 and up

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