how much the social security pay?
<answer> Between $700 and $1,700. <context> It is not based on how severe your disability is or how much income you have. Most SSDI recipients receive between $700 and $1,700 per month (the average for 2017 is $1,171). However, if you are receiving disability payments from other sources, as discussed below, your payment may be reduced. Calculating Your Social Security Disability Payment.