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Social Security Spending
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefit outlays administered by the Social Security Administration.
Key Financial Summary • FY2026
Social Security Outlays at a Glance
Verified Data • Sourced from USAspending.gov API (August 2026)
Total Outlays
$1.45 Trillion
Total reported federal spending
Share of Budget
21.5%
Relative allocation percentage
Daily Outlay Rate
$3.97 Billion
Estimated outlay per day
Hourly Rate
$165.53 Million
Estimated / hour
Minute Rate
$2.76 Million
Estimated / min
Per Second Rate
$46 Thousand
Estimated / sec
Fiscal Year
FY 2026
Outlays of total $6.75T
Verified Subcategory Breakdown (Donut View — FY2026)
Social Security FY2026$1.45 Trillion
Primary Operational Outlays
$942.50 Billion
65%
Grants & Assistance
$362.50 Billion
25%
Administrative Expenses
$145.00 Billion
10%
Subcategory Breakdown Table (FY2026)
| Subcategory Component | Outlays | Share of Category | Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Operational Outlays | $942.50 Billion | 65% | FY2026 |
| Grants & Assistance | $362.50 Billion | 25% | FY2026 |
| Administrative Expenses | $145.00 Billion | 10% | FY2026 |
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Source: USAspending.govFiscal Year: FY2026Data Type: Federal OutlaysLast Updated: August 2026Classification Type: OFFICIAL
All monetary figures represent verified U.S. federal government budget outlays. Time-based rates (daily, hourly, minute, second) are mathematical rates derived directly from total annual outlays.