Maximum Social Security Monthly Payment 2024. The average social security benefit in 2023 is about $1,848 per month. Work a minimum of 35 years.

Instead of attaining age 70 in 2024, suppose you reach your “full retirement age” in 2024 (age 66 and 8 months) and decide to start your social security benefits. If you retire at 62, your maximum benefit will be $2,710 and if you retire at full retirement age in.