As the month of June is fast approaching, tens of millions of Social Security payees are marking their calendars for social security payment and some of them are just puzzled why some of their friends get paid earlier. With four different payment dates in June and various eligibility conditions, many retirees and SSDI recipients may not realize exactly when their check is coming — or just how much they might receive.
The upcoming June payments are based on a long-standing schedule, but have certain galaness (a period in a month when nothing is scheduled, and it ends by the payment of salaries) that, it’s to be noted, the present month. Here’s what you need to know.
Multiple Paydays in June — But You Only Get One
The Social Security Administration has confirmed four major payment dates for June 2025:
- June 3
- June 11
- June 18
- June 25
However, recipients will be getting only one of these payments, which depends entirely on when the benefits started and the date of their birth.
The recipients themselves have only been eligible for the payment on the day of the month their benefits started as well as the birth date. So, if you receive the salary of Social Security or SSDI before May 1997, or if you qualify for both SSI and Social Security, your benefit will be paid on June 3. This group also includes some retirees and disability recipients who receive dual benefits.
On the other hand, if you are among the majority of recipients you will get your payment dates based on the day of the month you were born.
Your Birthday Determines Everything — Here’s the Schedule
For those who became entitled to retirement and SSDI benefits after April 30, 1997, the below is the case:
- Born between the 1st and 10th: Get paid on June 11
- Born between the 11th and 20th: Get paid on June 18
- Born between the 21st and 31st: Get paid on June 25
The specified dates include most of the Social Security beneficiaries and are in accordance with the traditional SSA birthday-based system.
In case you have your birthday within the window, be sure that the direct deposit will arrive in your account on the following Wednesday.
Make Sure: Certain June Payments Really Do Appear in May
This is the stage where it becomes: the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for June will be sent early on May 30, 2025.
And if so, why? Because the date is falling on a Sunday, and no payment on Sunday is ever done by the SSA. So the customary practice is that they move the payment date to the previous month’s last business day.
If the person is getting SSI and Social Security, it means only that the June SSI will be deposited on May 30, and the regular Social Security benefit could come on June 3. — if you, of course, are eligible for early payment (benefits before May 1997 or dual eligibility).
If you fall out of the above-mentioned categories, then you’re gonna get only one check in a week. Moreover, you will need to clarify the matter to the Social Security Administration as to why those checks have not been mailed to you.
What Will Be the Amount of Your Payment? This Is the Most Up-to-date Information on the Averages
The amount of the payment in June 2025 is on the same level as the previous period and still corresponds to the estimates of the Social Security Administration:
- Retired workers: $1,999
- Spouses of retired workers: $948
- Children of retirees: $924
- SSDI recipients: $1,581
- Spouses of SSDI recipients: $439
- Children of SSDI recipients: $511
It is important to note that they are average figures and the real benefits depend on the working history, earnings, and age at which the client decides to retire; for instance, if a retiree defers benefits claiming until the age of 70 and earns the maximum taxable limit for 35 years, he/she can receive up to $5,108 per month.
Do Not Rely on Your Memory — Verify Your Payment Information a Second Time
There are still many people who can’t decide whether they are receiving a one-time payment or if they have a pending claim — especially those who have recently shifted from SSI to SSDI or persons who have recently started receiving retirement benefits.
One must take some steps to avoid surprises:
- Go to the ssa.gov site and register for a My Social Security account to check your benefit payment date prior to the start of the month.
- Get a copy of your earnings record and verify that the information is complete and accurate.
- Reach the local SSA office if you are concerned about whether the change of policy that took place before 1997 is applicable to you or about the matter of dual eligibility.
On the date of the scheduled payment, if you still have not received the payment and are anxious, then the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be contacted after a 3-day waiting period. SSA reminds people that when they use direct deposit for the 99% disbursed payments, the deposits are usually made within the time.
Since every month has different payment schedules and also each one has unique qualifications attached, it is very possible that you may not get your June Social Security benefits on time as well as the amount may be more or less than expected. Knowing the payment time assigned to you is critical. If you get paid monthly and have bills that you manage or a budget that is based on your recurring benefits, then this would be the right way to go.
When will you even be paid early? … None of that!” The year 2025 is delineated as the time you get paid which is solely based on your birthday and benefit history.
