Social Security Income Limit 2024 Increase. Here's what that means for benefit maximums. The special rule lets us pay a full social security check for any whole month we consider you retired, regardless of your yearly earnings.
But retirees who receive the maximum social security payout will see much higher earnings, with their monthly checks jumping to $4,873 in 2024, according to the agency. To know if you exceed the limit, check your overall earnings.