Social Security payments for June are about to be distributed throughout the United States, with retirees who are eligible receiving an amount of up to $2,831, $4,018, or even $5,108, depending on their work history, age of retirement, and filing conditions. If you are looking to know whether or not you are going to receive any of these payments this month, probably it is the time to check your eligibility—and your birthdate.
Who Receives the June 3 Social Security Retirement Payment?
The first round of Social Security payments for June will be made on Tuesday, June 3, however, this does not imply that everyone is eligible for this first payment. This pay date is for people who have been drawing Social Security prior to May 1997 and in most cases, these are usually people who have been receiving monthly checks for over 28 years.
June 3 will also be the payment day to the second group of beneficiaries; those who get both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Last year, even when Sunday was the 1st of June, the scheduled date for SSI payment has not been changed and it was done on May 30, that’s why those who are getting the two benefits will still receive their retirement on the third day of the month.
Social Security Payment Dates Depending on Your Birthday
If you became entitled to the benefits after April 30, 1997, and you are not bearing as a gift the SSI, your payment will be tied to your date of birth:
- June 11: For retirees born between the 1st and 10th
- June 18: For those born between the 11th and 20th
- June 25: For retirees born between the 21st and 31st
To handle the enormous number of payments sent to millions of Americans each month, the Social Security Administration has adopted this phased schedule.
How to Get the Maximum Social Security Payment
If you want to be the one who receives the highest Social Security payment in June for $5,108, you have to meet very specific conditions. Just such retirees who:
- Were employed in jobs that are covered by the SSA for at least 35 years
- Receiving the largest amount of taxable wages in each of those years
- Filed for benefits at age 70
…will actually get the full monthly amount.
People who make claims at the age of Full Retirement (66–67) and at the same time fulfill the same work conditions and earn the required income of $4018, on a monthly basis. In contrast, the early claimants who were 62 years old but still maintained the maximum income levels will only get $2,831.
Reasons Why Some Retirees Should Consider SSI Benefits Too
Not every retired person obtains a large amount of Social Security money. If your monthly payments are not sufficient to cover daily expenses, and you satisfy the income and resource limits, the application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may benefit you. In 2025, eligible individuals can receive up to $967 and married couples could get up to $1,450 monthly SSI payments.
More Support Available for Low-Income Retirees
Besides SSI, the retirees residing in some states such as New York might be eligible to receive local and federal benefits plus tax credits that could increase their Social Security. These benefits include energy aid, food support, and even property tax relief. To find out available benefits, contact your local social services office.
