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Earning The Maximum Social Security Benefit - GoBankingRates.com
Have you ever wondered how to earn the maximum Social Security benefit? In 2025, the maximum benefit amount is $4,018. If you delay taking your benefits until age 70, it is $5,108. For those who choose to file at 62, it is $2,831. To earn the maximum benefit amount, you need to earn enough to pay the maximum amount of Social Security taxes. You need to earn that much for 35 years. For 2025, you need to earn at least $176,100. Starting in 2026, you will need to earn at least $184.500.
Martin Dasko has written an article focusing on how to get the maximum benefit. With the current average Social Security benefit of approximately $1.997, the majority of Social Security recipients don’t come close to that amount. To read his entire article, click here…
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