3 Big Reasons You Probably Won't Get the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit

3 Big Reasons You Probably Won't Get the $4,194 Max Social Security Benefit

In 2022, the Social Security Administration sends out retirement benefit checks totaling $4,194 per month to a small number of Americans. This is the maximum payment available from the SSA, and it provides quite a generous income compared to the average benefit of $1,657. For most people, an annual Social Security income of $50,328 is likely a fantasy.