SSA · Cost-of-living adjustments

Social Security COLA History

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment since 1975. The 2023 COLA of 8.7% was the largest in four decades; three years had no increase at all.

Social Security COLA History — PublicChartsSocial Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) every year since 1975, including the 8.7% 2023 increase. Source: SSA.Social Security COLA HistoryThe annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment since 1975. The 2023 COLA of 8.7% was the largest in four decades; three years had no increase at all.