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Average Social Security Benefit 2026

$1,968
Average monthly Social Security retirement benefit
Summary

The average Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is $1,968/month ($23,616/year). The maximum benefit at full retirement age is $4,018/month, while the maximum at age 70 is $5,108/month. Roughly 67 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month.

Breakdown

Average retirement benefit$1,968/mo
Maximum at full retirement age$4,018/mo
Maximum at age 70$5,108/mo
Average disability benefit$1,580/mo
Total beneficiaries67M Americans
Source
Social Security Administration· As of 2026-Q1

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