Q: What is a typical Social Security disability amount?
A: As of May 2015, the average monthly Social Security disability amount to a disabled worker was $1,165. This does not include benefits paid to eligible family members.
Also as of May, the average monthly amount paid to the eligible spouse of a disabled worker was $316 and the average amount to an eligible child was $350.
These and other amounts are in Table 2 shown here.
Rather than using a national average, a more accurate and personal estimate is on your Social Security Statement. In the “Your Estimated Benefits” section is “If you become disabled right now, your payment would be about $XXX a month.”
This estimate is based on your actual work record, which is included on the Statement so that you can check it for accuracy.
Obtain your personal Statement online at any time by creating your personal, pin and password controlled, my Social Security account.
The Statement is also mailed on a limited basis. In September 2014, the Social Security Administration began mailing Statements to workers attaining ages 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 and over, who are not receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have a my Social Security account. Statements are mailed three months prior to your birthday.