Social Security Max Income Allowed 2024 Calendar. In 2024, the maximum monthly social security benefit available to workers claiming at full retirement age was $3,822. The rule for the year you reach full retirement age also applies when working with the monthly limit.

This amount is known as the “maximum taxable earnings” and changes. To receive the highest social security payout, you must retire at 70 and have at least 35 working years, earning at least the maximum income.