Expected Social Security Increase For 2025. How much is the increase: About 70.6 million social security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost of living increase for 2025 than in recent years, as inflation has moderated.

Each october, the social security administration determines the annual cola for all social security beneficiaries. According to cbs news, retirees are expected to receive an increase of $48 or 2.5% in 2025, which is below the 2.57% increase that was previously projected.