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How much does SSDI pay per month in 2026?
For 2026, the maximum SSDI benefit is $4,152 per month and the average SSDI benefit is approximately $1,630 per month, though the exact amount depends on the worker's lifetime FICA-taxed earnings.
SSDI is not a flat amount — it is calculated from your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA), which is derived from your highest-earning years of FICA-covered work. The SSA applied a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026.
Sourced from ssa.gov — see citations below.
What is the maximum SSDI benefit for 2026?
The 2026 maximum SSDI monthly benefit is $4,152.
What is the average SSDI check?
The average SSDI benefit for 2026 is approximately $1,630 per month.
How is my amount calculated?
Your check is based on your Primary Insurance Amount, computed from up to 35 years of your highest indexed earnings that were subject to FICA taxes.
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Sources
Every figure and rule on this page is drawn from official SSA publications. Verify at the links below.
- SSA — 2026 COLA Fact Sheet (ssa.gov)