Canadian researchers find a simple cure for cancer, but major pharmaceutical companies are not interested. Researchers at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada have cured cancer last week, yet there is a little ripple in the news or in TV.
Social Security recipients will get a 1.7% cost-of-living raise starting in January, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday. For the average retired person receiving Social Security, monthly payments would rise $22 to $1,328 from $1,306. The average couple's benefits would rise to $2,176 from $2,140. Average annual payout: $15,936.
Average Salary for U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Employees The median income for U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) employees is $66K annually. U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) paychecks are largely negotiated based on what you do at the company, though your city and how long you've been working are also considered.