Social Security Max 2024 Benefit. — the maximum benefit for a retired worker who claims at full retirement age will go up to $3,822 per month in 2024, up from $3,627 per month in 2023. — the maximum $4,873 monthly benefit in 2024 is only paid to individuals who wait until age 70 to retire.
We call this annual limit the contribution and benefit base. For example, if you retire at full retirement age in 2024, your maximum benefit would be $3,822.