Try These 3 No-Brainers to Beat the Average $1,661 Social Security Benefit

Try These 3 No-Brainers to Beat the Average $1,661 Social Security Benefit

The average Social Security benefit in 2022 is $1,661. Here are three things you'll want to do if you're hoping for a bigger payment each month from the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration adjusts all of your wages for inflation and determines your average wage by looking at the 35 years when you earned the most money.