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Social Security Max 2024 Benefit. The maximum benefit depends on the age you retire. For instance, the maximum social security benefit for newly retired workers is $4,555 per month in 2023, but it will increase to $4,873 per month in 2024.

The highest social security retirement benefit for an individual starting benefits in 2024 is $4,873 per month, according to the social security administration. We call this annual limit the contribution and benefit base.