Social Security Max Income Allowed 2024 Maximum Income. For every $2 you earn above this limit, your benefits will be reduced by $1. — the highest social security retirement benefit for an individual starting benefits in 2024 is $4,873 per month, according to the social security administration.
The 2024 limit is $168,600, up from $160,200 in 2023. 50% of anything you earn over the cap.