Q & A
How do I earn Social Security credits?
Answer: You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes. We base credits on earnings. For example, you receive one credit for every quarter you earn at least $1,160 in 2013. Usually the amount you must earn to get credits goes up slightly each year as average earnings levels raise. For the amount of earnings you needed to get a credit in prior years, see Quarter of Coverage. Read more…
Source: SSA.GOV
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