
The CPI-W percentage increase reported in May 2024 was 3.3% on a trailing-12-month basis. This was a slight decrease from the 3.4% increase reported in the April inflation report.

The average Social Security check for retired workers is $1,916.63 per month, as of May 2024. This amount varies depending on the recipient's work history, earnings history, full retirement age, and claiming age2.