$5,108 Social Security Checks Hit This Week — Find Out If You’re Getting One!

If you’re on Social Security and your birthday falls early in the month, keep an eye on your bank account — Wednesday, May 14 is your payday. And depending on your situation, that payment could be as much as $5,108 this time around.

Let’s break down what’s really happening, who gets what, and what to expect this month.

So… What’s Happening on May 14?

This is just the next round of regular Social Security payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out checks on a staggered schedule based on your birthdate — not everyone gets paid on the same day.

Here’s how it works:

• If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month, your payment comes on the second Wednesday — which is May 14 this time.

• If you were born between the 11th and 20th, your check shows up on May 21.

• And if your birthday’s from the 21st to the 31st, you’ll get paid on May 28.

People who’ve been receiving benefits since before May 1997 or who get SSI as well already got paid on May 2. That check came a little early since May 3 fell on a weekend.

Wait — Who Gets $5,108?

You may have seen that number floating around — and yes, it’s real. But it’s also important to know it’s the max amount possible for Social Security retirement benefits in 2025. Most folks don’t get anywhere near that.

To hit that number, you’d have to:

• Have earned a very high income over many years, and

• Waited until age 70 to start collecting your benefits.

For everyone else, the monthly check is smaller:

• If you started claiming at 62, the most you’d get is around $2,831.

• If you waited until full retirement age (usually 67), you might get up to $4,018.

So yes, $5,108 is possible — but only for a small group who delayed claiming and had high earnings throughout their careers.

What About SSI Payments?

If you get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) instead — or in addition — here’s what’s going on this month:

• Your regular SSI check came on May 1.

• You’ll get a second check on May 30, but don’t get too excited — it’s not a bonus. It’s just your June payment coming early because June 1 falls on a Sunday.

For 2025, the monthly SSI amounts are:

• $967 for an individual

• $1,450 for a couple

• $484 for someone considered an “essential person” helping care for an SSI recipient

If Your Payment Is Late…

Payment delays happen sometimes — and they can be stressful, especially if you rely on that check. Lately, the SSA has been facing staff shortages and some tech issues, which can cause slowdowns.

If your money doesn’t show up on time:

1. Check with your bank first. Sometimes it’s sitting there pending.

2. Still nothing? Call the SSA at 800-772-1213 or stop by your local office.

It’s not super common, but it’s good to know what to do just in case.

If your birthday falls early in the month, your Social Security payment should hit your account this Wednesday, May 14 — and for some folks, it could be a big one. Even if you’re not getting that full $5,108, these monthly checks are a lifeline for millions of retirees, disabled workers, and families.