Question: how much is 2.8 percent raise in social security in 2019?
Answer: A 2.8% increase would boost the average Social Security benefit by $39 to $1,461 per month next year and increase the maximum benefit for someone who retires at full retirement age by about $73 to $2,861 per month in 2019. The 2.8% COLA for 2019 follows a 2% increase this year.