Social Security Maximum 2024 Income. For 2024, the social security tax limit is $168,600. That's more than $58,000 annually.

While the average benefit for all retired workers is $1,976 per month, benefits can reach as high as $4,018 per month—that’s the maximum social. The monthly maximum federal amounts for 2025 are $967 for an eligible individual, $1,450 for an eligible individual with an eligible spouse, and $484 for an essential person.