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Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need.
The average retired worker gets about $2,000 per month from Social Security, but there are people who get more than that. A lot more.In fact, the maximum possible Social Security benefit in 2025 is $5,108 per month, which equals $61,296 per year in inflation-protected retirement income. However, a very small percentage of retired workers get this much money, or even close to it.To get the maximum Social Security benefit, you'll need to earn a certain amount of money while working in Social Security-covered employment. But as you'll see in a bit, even maximizing your income isn't enough all by itself.Continue reading
The average retired worker gets about $2,000 per month from Social Security, but there are people who get more than that. A lot more.
In fact, the maximum possible Social Security benefit in 2025 is $5,108 per month, which equals $61,296 per year in inflation-protected retirement income. However, a very small percentage of retired workers get this much money, or even close to it.
To get the maximum Social Security benefit, you'll need to earn a certain amount of money while working in Social Security-covered employment. But as you'll see in a bit, even maximizing your income isn't enough all by itself.
