Pennsylvania adds a modest $22/month supplement to the federal SSI payment for an eligible individual, bringing the combined total to roughly $989/month before countable income is deducted. It's one of the smaller state supplements — but it's still a real add-on that applies regardless of whether you live in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or a rural county in between.
How the Combined Total Works
The federal SSI baseline for 2026 is $967/month for an individual. Pennsylvania's $22 supplement is added on top, statewide, at a single flat rate. That's notable because Pennsylvania has some of the widest cost-of-living variation of any state on this list — Philadelphia's suburbs and Pittsburgh's urban core cost considerably more than the state's many smaller cities and rural counties, yet the supplement doesn't distinguish between them.
💡 SSDI is calculated purely from your earnings record and does not vary across Pennsylvania — only SSI carries this state supplement.
A Modest Supplement Across a State With Big Cost Differences
Pennsylvania's $22 supplement is smaller than what neighboring New Jersey or New York provide, and it doesn't come close to bridging the gap for SSI recipients in the Philadelphia metro area, where housing costs run well above the state average. In lower-cost rural counties, the combined federal-plus-state total goes considerably further.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Pennsylvania SSI supplement?
Approximately $22/month for an eligible individual, bringing the combined federal + state total to roughly $989/month before countable income is deducted.
Is it different in Philadelphia versus rural Pennsylvania?
No — the supplement is a flat statewide rate, even though the real cost of living varies significantly across the state.
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