The final countdown for the March 12 payment is running. Social Security checks and deposits will soon be distributed by the Administration. It will depend on whether you are on SSDI or retirement benefits, whether the average payment is lower or higher.
On average, as of January 2025, retired workers get about $1,978 from Social Security. The average amount for all workers with a disability on SSDI is just $1,580.
Eligibility for Social Security on March 12
For your information, there are several requirements to meet before you can get a payment from the Administration on March 12:
- filed after April 30, 1997
- not be on SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- born from 1-10 (no matter the month or year)
- remains eligible after getting approval
Apart from Social Security Disability Insurance recipients and retirees, survivors may also qualify for the payment on the 12th. Keep in mind that it will not be the only payday left in March. Checks and deposit will be distributed on March 19 and March 26 as well.
Maximum Social Security on the 12th
Maximum benefit payments are for those who have worked the longest with the highest wages. Of course, you must have paid enough taxes to the Social Security Administration.
As of 2025, Social Security can pay up to $5,108 if you filed at the age of 70. Early filing only allows eligible recipients to get $2,831. Do not forget that if you file at 62, the earliest age possible for retirement, you will get a 30% reduction.
Filing at Full Retirement Age can provide you with a payment of $4,018. This is also the maximum amount for SSDI recipients in 2025. Even if you cannot be eligible for the maximum amounts, there are a few things to boost your payments if you have not filed yet.
- delay retirement until you are 70 to get delayed credits
- earn as much as possible, ideally the taxable maximum
- work for a minimum of 35 years
- have jobs covered by SSA
Source:
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10031-2025.pdf
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/quickfacts/stat_snapshot/
