Here's the Average Men's Social Security Benefit by Age
Men's Social Security benefits exceed women's at every age, reflecting decades of workforce differences and shaping survivor protections.
Overview
Men's average Social Security benefits run higher than women's at every age. As of December 2025, the average benefit for men was $2,282.28 per month versus $1,872.43 for women, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). That's a monthly difference of $409.85.
The higher male average reflects historical differences in lifetime earnings and years spent in the paid workforce.
Details
A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) took effect in 2026. For a man receiving the age-70 average, that adjustment adds about $71 a month on top of the amounts shown here.
Source
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