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  What's the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker?
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  What's the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker?
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The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker is about $1,153 in 2009. Information on the estimated impact of the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on average monthly Social Security benefits can be found at Effect of COLA on Social Security Benefits.


 
 
 
  
 
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