SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS for 2021

The Forsythe Firm
Jan 24, 2021
1 min read

Here are the average benefits for Social Security 2021.

Retired worker: $1,543 (+$20)

Retired couple: $2,596 (+$33)

Widow or widower: $1,453 (+$19)

Widow with two kids: $3,001 (+$39)

Disabled worker: $1,277 (+$16)

Disabled worker w/ spouse, kids: $2,224 (+$29)

SSI for individual: $794 (+$11)

SSI for couple: $1,191 (+$16)

Earnings test for 2021: $1,310 per month**

Source: Social Security Administration

**The amount of earnings that equals to substantial gainful work in 2021.

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