How Much Have Monthly SSD Benefits Increased Since 1960? By Susan Kelley on February 05, 2021 in Social Security Disability Since 1960, the Social Security disability program has steadily increased the average monthly payment amount. In some years, SSD benefits increased significantly. This increase is due to Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (COLA) and economic inflation. The SSA’s Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program tracks average disability payments every year. Of course, in some years, monthly SSD benefits increased dramatically for disabled American workers. This is great news for those looking to apply for Social Security disability either now or in the near future. Ready to see if you may qualify? Click here to get a FREE, no-obligation consultation before starting your claim. See How Much Average SSD Benefits Increased Annually Each Year After adjusting for inflation rates, the year when SSD benefits increased the most happened from 2007 to 2008. As a result, SSD beneficiaries that year enjoyed a $59.10 average monthly raise. 1960: $89.31 per month 1961: $89.59 per month 1962: $89.99 per month 1963: $90.59 per month 1964: $91.12 per month 1965: $97.76 per month 1966: $98.09 per month 1967: $98.43 per month 1968: $111.86 per month 1969: $112.74 per month 1970: $131.26 per month 1971: $146.52 per month 1972: $179.32 per month 1973: $183 per month 1974: $205.70 per month 1975: $225.90 per month 1976: $245.17 per month 1977: $265.30 per month 1978: $288.30 per month 1979: $322 per month 1980: $370.70 per month 1981: $413.20 per month 1982: $440.60 per month 1983: $456.20 per month 1984: $470.70 per month 1985: $483.80 per month 1986: $487.90 per month 1987: $508.20 per month 1988: $529.50 per month 1989: $556 per month 1990: $587.20 per month 1991: $609.40 per month 1992: $626.10 per month 1993: $641.70 per month 1994: $661.40 per month 1995: $681.60 per month 1996: $703.90 per month 1997: $721.60 per month 1998: $733.10 per month 1999: $754.10 per month 2000: $786.40 per month 2001: $814.40 per month 2002: $834.30 per month 2003: $861.60 per month 2004: $894.10 per month 2005: $938 per month 2006: $977.70 per month 2007: $1,004 per month 2008: $1,063.10 per month 2009: $1,064.30 per month 2010: $1,067.80 per month 2011: $1,110.50 per month 2012: $1,130.34 per month 2013: $1,146.42 per month 2014: $1,165.39 per month 2015: $1,165.79 per month 2016: $1,171 per month 2017: $1,197 per month 2018: $1,200 per month 2019: $1,234 per month 2020: $1,258 per month 2021: $1,277 per month You May Qualify for Legal Assistance If you’re considering applying for disability benefits, speak with an experienced Social Security attorney. A lawyer will charge you nothing for legal assistance today, and won’t accept your case unless you’re likely to win benefits. In fact, 80% of claimants that win benefits at their appeals hearing have legal representation. What’s more, you’re 2x more likely to get disability benefits right away if a lawyer files your application. This year, SSD benefits increased 1.3%, so you’ll want legal help speeding up your claim review process, if possible! Ready to see if you may qualify? Click the button below to start your free online benefits evaluation now. Get Your Free Benefits Evaluation