If Your Social Security Benefit Is Larger Than This, You're Getting More From the Program Than Most
The average retiree gets $2,071 monthly, but beating that benchmark doesn't guarantee a secure retirement.
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You might wonder where your monthly Social Security check stands compared to everyone else's. The average monthly benefit for retired workers is $2,071.30 as of December 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). That amounts to about $24,855.60 per year, but this single figure covers a massive range of ages and circumstances.
This benchmark includes retirees from age 62 to well over 100. Because age and gender affect work history and claims decisions, the averages shift depending on the group you're looking at. For example, the average for those aged 62 is $1,424.40 per month, while the average for those aged 70 is $2,274.68 per month.
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