STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ahead of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment announcement, The Motley Fool took a gander at the states with the topmost median Social Security benefits.

The SSA is anticipating on revealing the 2026 COLA boost on Oct. 15, 2025.

However, due to the United States federal government shutdown, the announcement may be delayed if it does not reopen by the aforementioned date.

According to The Motley Fool , the following 10 states maintain the top median figures for social security benefit recipients, per the outlet’s analysis of the SSA’s 2025 Annual Statistical Supplement report:

New Jersey: $2,172

Connecticut: $2,159

Delaware: $2,139

New Hampshire: $2,121

Maryland: $2,084

Michigan: $2,067

Washington: $2,061

Minnesota: $2,053

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