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Many Social Security recipients across the United States are scheduled to receive their next benefit payments on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, as part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) monthly payment schedule.
Here’s a complete breakdown of who qualifies for this round of payments, how the schedule works, and what amounts recipients can expect.
Who Will Get a Social Security Check on September 17?
This mid-month payment will go to specific groups receiving retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits.
Out of the 70 million Americans who get monthly benefits from the SSA, most are paid on one of three Wednesdays each month—the second, third, or fourth Wednesday—depending on their birth date.
- The birth date of the worker whose earnings generated the benefits determines the payment day.
- If you collect benefits based on your own work history, your own birthday applies.
- If you collect based on a spouse’s or parent’s record, their birth date is used instead.
For September 17 payments: This batch covers individuals whose (or whose qualifying family member’s) birthdays fall between the 11th and 20th of any month.
September 2025 Wednesday Payment Schedule
| Payment Date | Birth Dates Covered |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, Sept 10 | 1st to 10th of the month |
| Wednesday, Sept 17 | 11th to 20th of the month |
| Wednesday, Sept 24 | 21st to 31st of the month |
Who Doesn’t Get Paid on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Wednesday?
Not all beneficiaries are part of the birth-date-based Wednesday schedule. The following groups follow different timelines:
Long-Term Social Security Recipients
If you began receiving retirement, SSDI, or survivor benefits before May 1997, your payment always arrives on the 3rd of each month, regardless of your birth date. For September 2025, these payments were issued on Wednesday, September 3.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Recipients
SSI is a separate SSA program for low-income seniors (65+), or people with disabilities. These payments normally come on the 1st of each month.
However, when the 1st falls on a federal holiday, the payment is issued on the previous business day. This year, as September 1 was a holiday, SSI payments went out on Friday, August 29.
Dual Beneficiaries
Roughly 2.5 million Americans receive both SSI and Social Security (retirement, SSDI, or survivor benefits).
- Their SSI payment is usually on the 1st, and their Social Security payment on the 3rd.
- In September 2025, these recipients got SSI on August 29 and Social Security on September 3.
Summary for Non-Wednesday Recipients:
| Group | September 2025 Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI beneficiaries | Friday, August 29 |
| Pre-May 1997 Social Security | Wednesday, September 3 |
| Dual beneficiaries | SSI on August 29; SSA on September 3 |
How Much Do Social Security Beneficiaries Receive on Average?
- Retired workers: $2,008.31 per month
- Disabled workers (SSDI): $1,582.95 per month
- Survivor benefit recipients: $1,575.30 per month
- SSI beneficiaries: $717.84 per month
These averages reflect current national estimates from the SSA.
How Are Social Security Payments Delivered?
Nearly all SSA benefits are now paid electronically. Less than 1% still receive paper checks, as the agency has transitioned toward 100% paperless payments. Recipients can choose between two main options:
1. Direct Deposit
Beneficiaries can have payments deposited directly into their bank accounts by providing banking details through their “my Social Security” online portal.
2. Direct Express Debit Card
For those without a bank account, benefits can be loaded onto a Direct Express Card, a federal debit card designed for secure payments.
On September 17, 2025, millions of Social Security beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th will receive their scheduled retirement, SSDI, or survivor benefits.
Understanding your payment schedule based on your date of birth can help ensure you track your payments accurately.
Meanwhile, long-term beneficiaries, SSI recipients, and dual recipients follow separate timelines, so checking the schedule is key to avoiding confusion.
FAQs
Anyone receiving retirement, SSDI, or survivor benefits whose (or whose qualifying family member’s) birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month.
Retired workers receive about $2,008.31 monthly, while SSDI and survivor beneficiaries receive about $1,582.95 and $1,575.30 respectively.
Yes, but less than 1% of beneficiaries receive paper checks. Most payments are made via direct deposit or Direct Express cards.