Annual Statistical Supplement, 2022
Program Provisions and SSA Administrative Data
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance
Benefit Types and Levels
Year enacted | Age | Percentage of PIA |
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1935 | 65 or older | 100 | Fully insured. Amount based on cumulative wages. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1939 | . . . | . . . | Amount based on PIA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1956 | Women: 62–64 | . . . | Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1961 | Men: 62–64 | . . . | Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | . . . | Increased 1/12 of 1 percent for each month between ages 65 and 72 for which no benefits received after 1970 (PIA based on average monthly wage [AMW] only). Applicable only to worker whose benefit has not been actuarially reduced. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Increased 1/4 of 1 percent for each month after 1981 and between ages 65 and 72 in which no benefits received. Requirement for nonreceipt of actuarially reduced benefit removed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | 65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the full retirement age (FRA) varies by year of birth for retirees. The age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable is raised in increments for individuals born in 1938 and later years. The 1938 birth cohort reaches age 62 in 2000 and the revised FRAs affect the 1938 and subsequent cohorts as follows:
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62–66 | . . . | Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent for each of the first 36 months of receipt of benefits immediately preceding the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable, plus 5/12 of 1 percent for each of up to 24 earlier months of benefit receipt. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Increased by the following percentage for each month between the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable and age 70 in which no benefits are received:
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. . . | . . . | No further increases for months of nonreceipt of benefits after age 70, effective 1984. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Partial offset for receipt of pension based on noncovered employment, phased in over a 5-year period beginning in 1986 for individuals first eligible for Social Security and noncovered pension after 1985 (see Table 2.A11). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled worker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1956 | 50–64 | . . . | Disability insured. Waiting period of 6 calendar months. Reduced by amount of workers' compensation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1958 | . . . | . . . | Reduction for workers' compensation eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1960 | Under 50 | . . . | . . . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | . . . | . . . | Reduced if benefits plus workers' compensation exceed 80 percent of the higher of AMW or high 5-year average taxable earnings in covered employment. Adjusted periodically for rises in wage levels. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1967 | . . . | . . . | Reduced if benefits plus workers' compensation exceed 80 percent of the higher of AMW or high 5-year average earnings in covered employment, regardless of taxable limit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | . . . | Reduced if benefits plus workers' compensation exceed 80 percent of the highest of (a) AMW, (b) high 5-year average earnings or (c) highest annual earnings in the period consisting of year of disability onset and 5 preceding years in covered employment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Waiting period reduced to 5 full calendar months. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Partial offset for receipt of pension based on noncovered employment phased in over a 5-year period beginning in 1986 for individuals first eligible for Social Security and noncovered pension after 1985. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | . . . | . . . | Changed the age at which workers' compensation offset ends for Disability Insurance (DI) benefits from 65 to FRA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | . . . | . . . | Eliminated the 5-month waiting period for DI benefits for a person who has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE: PIA = primary insurance amount; . . . = not applicable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year enacted | Age | Percentage of PIA |
Condition or qualification |
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Wife | |||
1939 | 65 or older | 50 | Fully insured. |
1956 | 62–64 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. |
1967 | . . . | . . . | Maximum $105. |
1969 | . . . | . . . | Maximum eliminated. |
1977 | . . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. |
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Table 2.A20). | |
62–66 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each of the first 36 months under the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable, plus 5/12 of 1 percent for each of up to 24 earlier months of benefit receipt. | |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
Divorced wife | |||
1965 | 65 or older | . . . | Fully insured. Dependent. Married 20 years. Not counted toward family maximum. |
62–64 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. | |
1967 | . . . | . . . | Maximum $105. |
1969 | . . . | . . . | Maximum eliminated. |
1972 | . . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. |
1977 | . . . | . . . | Married 10 years. |
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982 and married 20 years. | |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. |
. . . | . . . | Can be independently entitled to benefits if divorced for 2 years or more (after marriage of 10 or more years) and worker could be entitled to benefits if he applied. Effective with benefits for months after December 1984. | |
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Table 2.A20). | |
62–66 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each of the first 36 months under the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable, plus 5/12 of 1 percent for each of up to 24 earlier months of benefit receipt. | |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
Wife (mother) | |||
1950 | Under 65 | . . . | Fully insured. Caring for eligible child. |
1965 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes student aged 18–21. |
1967 | . . . | . . . | Maximum $105. |
1969 | . . . | . . . | Maximum eliminated. |
1977 | . . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. |
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
Child | |||
1939 | Under 18 | . . . | Fully insured. a |
1965 | 18–21 | . . . | Full-time student. |
1972 | . . . | . . . | Benefits extended to end of quarter or semester in which 22nd birthday occurs while undergraduate student. |
. . . | . . . | Includes grandchild under certain circumstances. | |
1981 | 18–22 | . . . | Student benefits eliminated (to be phased out gradually for those entitled before May 1982), except for elementary or secondary school students under age 19. |
1996 | . . . | . . . | Stepchildren must be dependent on worker. |
Disabled child | |||
1956 | 18 or older | . . . | Fully insured. a Disabled before age 18. |
1972 | . . . | . . . | Disabled before age 22. |
. . . | . . . | Includes grandchild under certain circumstances. | |
Husband | |||
1950 | 65 or older | 50 | Fully and currently insured. Dependent. |
1961 | 62–64 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. |
1967 | . . . | . . . | Currently insured requirement eliminated. Maximum $105. |
1969 | . . . | . . . | Maximum eliminated. |
1977 | . . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. |
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982 and dependent. | |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. |
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Table 2.A20). | |
62–66 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each of the first 36 months under the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable, plus 5/12 of 1 percent for each of up to 24 earlier months of benefit receipt. | |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
Divorced husband | |||
1977 b | 65 or older | . . . | Fully insured. Married 10 years. Not counted toward family maximum. |
62–64 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. | |
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). | |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible after June 1983. |
. . . | . . . | Can be independently entitled to benefits if divorced for 2 years or more (after marriage of 10 or more years) and worker could be entitled to benefits if she applied. Effective with benefits for months after December 1984. | |
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Table 2.A20). | |
62–66 | . . . | Reduced 25/36 of 1 percent for each of the first 36 months under the age at which 50 percent of PIA is payable, plus 5/12 of 1 percent for each of up to 24 earlier months of benefit receipt. | |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
Husband (father) | |||
1978 c | Under 65 | . . . | Fully insured. Caring for eligible child. Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). |
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. |
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. |
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |||
NOTE: PIA = primary insurance amount; . . . = not applicable. | |||
a. Under the Act of 1939, generally not available to child of married female worker. Under the Act of 1950, available if female worker is fully and currently insured. Currently insured requirement eliminated by the Act of 1967. | |||
b. Northern District of California District Court decision in Oliver v. Califano, June 24, 1977. Statutory change enacted in 1983. | |||
c. Eastern District of Pennsylvania District Court decision in Cooper v. Califano, December 29, 1978. Statutory change enacted in 1983. | |||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year enacted | Age | Percentage of PIA |
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1939 | 65 or older | 75 | Fully insured. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1956 | 62–64 | . . . | . . . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1961 | . . . | 82.5 | . . . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | 60–61 | . . . | Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent for each month under age 62. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | 65 or older | 100 | Limited, if husband retired before age 65, to amount husband would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–64 | . . . | Reduced 19/40 of 1 percent each month under age 65. In addition, for a widow aged 62–64 whose husband retired before age 65 limited to amount he would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement credit husband would be receiving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2002, the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable varies by year of birth. For widows who were born in 1939 and earlier, that age is 65. Widows who were born in 1940 and later are affected as follows:
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60–66 | . . . | The percent of reduction for each month depends on the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable. The percentage is adjusted so that the total reduction, in equal monthly steps, is always 28 1/2 percent at age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled widow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1967 | 50–59 | 82.5 | Fully insured. Reduced 13 1/3 percent, plus 43/198 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. Includes divorced wife, dependent and married 20 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | 100 | Reduced 28 1/2 percent, plus 43/240 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement credit husband would be receiving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Additional reduction for each month under age 60 eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surviving divorced wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | 60 or older | 82.5 | Fully insured. Dependent. Married 20 years. Not counted toward family maximum. Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent for each month under age 62. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | 65 or older | 100 | Limited, if former husband retired before age 65, to amount he would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–64 | . . . | Reduced 19/40 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. In addition, for widow aged 62–64 whose former husband retired before age 65, limited to amount he would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement increment former husband would be receiving. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Married 10 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982 and married 20 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Widow). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–66 | . . . | The percent of reduction for each month depends on the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable. The percentage is adjusted so that the total reduction, in equal monthly steps, is always 28 1/2 percent at age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled surviving divorced wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1967 | 50–59 | 82.5 | Fully insured. Dependent. Married 20 years. Not counted toward family maximum. Reduced 13 1/3 percent, plus 43/198 of 1 percent for each month under age 62. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | 100 | Reduced 28 1/2 percent, plus 43/240 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement increment husband (or former husband) would be receiving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Married 10 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982 and married 20 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Additional reduction for each month under age 60 eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Widowed mother | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1939 | Under 65 | 75 | Fully or currently insured. Caring for eligible child. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes student over age 18. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surviving divorced mother | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1950 | Under 65 | 75 | Fully or currently insured. Caring for eligible child. Dependent. Not counted toward family maximum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes student over age 18. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1939 | Under 18 | 50 | Fully or currently insured. a Student aged 16–17. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1946 | . . . | . . . | Student requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1950 | . . . | . . . | Plus 25 percent of PIA divided among the children. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1960 | . . . | 75 | Additional 25 percent of PIA eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1965 | . . . | . . . | Full-time student. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | . . . | Benefits extended to end of quarter or semester in which 22nd birthday occurs while undergraduate student. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Includes grandchild under certain circumstances. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | 18–22 | . . . | Student category eliminated (to be phased out gradually for those entitled before May 1982), except for elementary or secondary school students under age 19. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1996 | . . . | . . . | Stepchildren must be dependent on worker. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled child | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1956 | 18 or older | 50 | Fully or currently insured. a Disabled before age 18. Plus 25 percent of PIA divided among the children. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1960 | . . . | 75 | Additional 25 percent of PIA eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | . . . | . . . | Disabled before age 22. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Includes grandchild under certain circumstances. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1939 | 65 or older | 50 | Fully insured. Dependent. No surviving widow or child under age 18. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1946 | . . . | . . . | No surviving eligible widow or child. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1950 | . . . | 75 | . . . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1956 | 62–64 | . . . | Women. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1958 | . . . | . . . | No-other-survivor requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1961 | 62 or older | 82.5 | 75 percent each if two parents. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Widower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1950 | 65 or older | 75 | Fully and currently insured. Dependent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1961 | 62 or older | 82.5 | . . . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1967 | . . . | . . . | Currently insured requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | 65 or older | 100 | Limited, if wife retired before age 65, to amount wife would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–64 | . . . | Reduced 19/40 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. In addition, for a widower aged 62–64 whose wife retired before age 65, limited to amount she would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement increment wife would be receiving. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982, dependent, and not remarried before age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Widow). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–66 | . . . | The percent of reduction for each month depends on the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable. The percentage is adjusted so that the total reduction, in equal monthly steps, is always 28 1/2 percent at age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled widower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1967 | 50–61 | 82.5 | Fully insured. Dependent. Reduced 5/9 of 1 percent per month between ages 60–62, plus 43/198 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | 50–59 | 100 | Reduced 28 1/2 percent, plus 43/240 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. Disability requirement eliminated for ages 60–61. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Dependency requirement eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Increased by any delayed retirement increment wife would be receiving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982, dependent, and not remarried before age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Additional reduction for each month under age 60 eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surviving divorced husband | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1980 b | 65 or older | 100 | Fully insured. Married 10 years. Increased by any delayed retirement credit former wife would be receiving. Limited, if former wife retired before age 65, to amount she would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. Not counted toward family maximum. Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–64 | . . . | Reduced 19/40 of 1 percent for each month under age 65. In addition, for a widower aged 62–64 whose wife retired before age 65, limited to amount she would be receiving if still living, but not less than 82 1/2 percent of PIA. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 and 2 months–67 | . . . | Beginning in 2000, the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable varies depending on birth year (see Widow). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60–66 | . . . | The percent of reduction for each month depends on the age at which 100 percent of PIA is payable. The percentage is adjusted so that the total reduction, in equal monthly steps, is always 28 1/2 percent at age 60. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disabled surviving divorced husband | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1980 b | 50–59 | 100 | Fully insured. Married 10 years. Increased by any delayed retirement credit former wife would be receiving. Reduced 28 1/2 percent, plus 43/240 of 1 percent for each month under age 60. Not counted toward family maximum. Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered employment (noncovered pension offset). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
. . . | . . . | Additional reduction for each month under age 60 eliminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Widowed father | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1975 c | Under 65 | 75 | Fully or currently insured. Caring for eligible child under age 18. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | . . . | . . . | Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). Reduction does not apply if eligible for such pension before December 1982. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surviving divorced father | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1979 d | Under 65 | 75 | Fully or currently insured. Caring for eligible child under age 18. Reduced by full amount of pension payable based on own earnings in noncovered governmental employment (noncovered pension offset). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | . . . | . . . | Eligible child excludes nondisabled child aged 16–17. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset provision not applicable if first eligible for such pension before July 1983 and dependent. Reduced by only two-thirds of such pension if first eligible for it after June 1983. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | . . . | . . . | Noncovered pension offset limited to two-thirds of such pension. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE: PIA = primary insurance amount; . . . = not applicable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
a. Under the Act of 1939, generally not available to child of married female worker. Under the Act of 1950, available if female worker is fully and currently insured; currently insured requirement eliminated by the Act of 1967. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
b. Oregon District Court decision in Ambrose v. Harris, July 17, 1980. Statutory change enacted in 1983. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
c. Supreme Court decision in Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld, March 19, 1975. Statutory change enacted in 1983. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
d. Western District Court decision in Yates v. Califano, January 28, 1979. Statutory change enacted in 1983. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Type of benefit | Effective date | Amount |
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Enacted in 1965 | ||
Worker | September 1965 | $35.00 |
October 1966 | Same as benefit for individual receiving special age-72 benefits (see Table 2.A24) | |
Wife | September 1963 | One-half of worker's benefit |
Widow | September 1963 | Same as worker's benefit |
Enacted in 1983 | ||
Husband | May 1983 | One-half of worker's benefit |
Widower | May 1983 | Same as worker's benefit |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | ||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year enacted | Effective date | Age | Amount a (dollars) | |
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Individual | Couple | |||
1966 | October 1966 | 72 | 35.00 | 52.50 |
1967 | February 1968 | . . . | 40.00 | 60.00 |
1969 | January 1970 | . . . | 46.00 | 69.00 |
1971 | January 1971 | . . . | 48.30 | 72.50 |
1972 b | September 1972 | . . . | 58.00 | 87.00 |
1973 c | June–December 1974 | . . . | 61.50 | 92.30 |
1973 d | March 1974 | . . . | 62.10 | 93.20 |
June 1974 | . . . | 64.40 | 96.60 | |
June 1975 | . . . | 69.50 | 104.40 | |
June 1976 | . . . | 74.10 | 111.20 | |
June 1977 | . . . | 78.50 | 117.80 | |
June 1978 | . . . | 83.70 | 125.60 | |
June 1979 | . . . | 92.00 | 138.10 | |
June 1980 | . . . | 105.20 | 157.90 | |
June 1981 | . . . | 117.00 | 175.70 | |
June 1982 | . . . | 125.60 | 188.60 | |
1983 e | December 1983 | . . . | 129.90 | . . . |
December 1984 | . . . | 134.40 | . . . | |
December 1985 | . . . | 138.50 | . . . | |
December 1986 | . . . | 140.30 | . . . | |
December 1987 | . . . | 146.10 | . . . | |
December 1988 | . . . | 151.90 | . . . | |
December 1989 | . . . | 159.00 | . . . | |
1990 | December 1990 | 72 before 1972 f | 167.50 | . . . |
December 1991 | . . . | 173.60 | . . . | |
December 1992 | . . . | 178.80 | . . . | |
December 1993 | . . . | 183.40 | . . . | |
December 1994 | . . . | 188.50 | . . . | |
December 1995 | . . . | 193.40 | . . . | |
December 1996 | . . . | 199.00 | . . . | |
December 1997 | . . . | 203.10 | . . . | |
December 1998 | . . . | 205.70 | . . . | |
December 1999 g | . . . | 210.80 | . . . | |
December 2000 | . . . | 218.10 | . . . | |
December 2001 | . . . | 223.70 | . . . | |
December 2002 | . . . | 226.80 | . . . | |
December 2003 | . . . | 231.50 | . . . | |
December 2004 | . . . | 237.70 | . . . | |
December 2005 | . . . | 247.40 | . . . | |
December 2006 | . . . | 255.50 | . . . | |
December 2007 | . . . | 261.30 | . . . | |
December 2008 | . . . | 276.40 | . . . | |
December 2009 | . . . | 276.40 | . . . | |
December 2010 | . . . | 276.40 | . . . | |
December 2011 h | . . . | . . . | . . . | |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | ||||
NOTE: . . . = not applicable. | ||||
a. Monthly benefit reduced by amount of any government pension excluding workers' compensation benefits and veterans' compensation for service-connected disability or death. Not available for persons receiving assistance. | ||||
b. Provision for future automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). | ||||
c. Suspended by legislation in 1973. | ||||
d. Beginning June 1975, subject to automatic COLAs. Benefits no longer available to persons receiving payments under the Supplemental Security Income program. | ||||
e. Separate rate for couples eliminated. Rate for individuals applied to all beneficiaries. | ||||
f. Effective for applications after November 5, 1990. | ||||
g. The COLA for December 1999 was originally determined to be 2.4 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The underlying CPI was later recomputed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; a 2.5 percent COLA would have been consistent with the recomputed CPI. Pursuant to Public Law 106-554, benefits were calculated and paid in August 2001 and later as if the COLA for December 1999 had been 2.5 percent. Affected beneficiaries received a one-time payment to cover the shortfall that occurred before August 2001. | ||||
h. Social Security Administration records show no surviving special age-72 (Prouty) beneficiaries in current-payment status in December 2011. | ||||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year enacted | Provision |
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Lump-sum refund | |
1935 | Persons not insured at age 65 eligible for lump-sum refund equal to 3.5 percent of cumulative wage credits. |
1939 | Lump-sum refund eliminated. |
Lump-sum death payment | |
1935 | Under age 65: 3.5 percent of cumulative wage credits. Aged 65 or older and fully insured: 3.5 percent of cumulative wage credits, less monthly benefits received. |
1939 | Fully and currently insured: 6 times the primary insurance amount (PIA) if no survivor eligible for monthly benefits. |
1950 | 3 times PIA for all deaths. |
1954 | 3 times PIA with maximum of $255. |
1981 | Payable only to a widow or widower who was living with the worker at time of the death or to a widow, widower, or children eligible for monthly benefits. a |
Vocational rehabilitation services | |
1965 | Available to selected disabled individuals. Costs of services payable from Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) trust funds to state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Reimbursement in any year may not exceed 1 percent of the total amount of OASDI disability benefits disbursed in the prior year. |
1972 | Maximum annual reimbursement increased to 1.25 percent for fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and 1.50 percent thereafter. |
1981 | Reimbursement from trust funds for cost of rehabilitation services made if the services result in the disabled individual's return to work (performance of substantial gainful activity for 9 consecutive months). |
1999 | Enhancements including expanded beneficiary choice of service providers and extended health care for beneficiaries who return to work. |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |
a. The amount of the lump sum is effectively fixed at $255 because of increases in the pre-1981 PIA. The 1981 legislation eliminating the minimum PIA is not applicable to the calculation of the lump-sum death payment. | |
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Beneficiary family | Federal minimum wage a | 75 percent of average wage | Average wage b | 150 percent of average wage | Maximum taxable earnings c |
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Retired-worker families d | |||||
Average indexed monthly earnings | 1,637.00 | 3,383.00 | 4,511.00 | 6,767.00 | 11,098.00 |
Primary insurance amount | 1,166.40 | 1,758.10 | 2,140.40 | 2,767.10 | 3,455.10 |
Maximum family benefit | 1,852.80 | 3,420.60 | 4,078.50 | 4,843.70 | 6,047.70 |
Monthly benefit amount for retired worker claiming benefits at age 62 | |||||
Worker alone | 874.00 | 1,318.00 | 1,605.00 | 2,075.00 | 2,591.00 |
Worker with spouse claiming benefits at— | |||||
Full retirement age or older e | 1,457.00 | 2,197.00 | 2,675.00 | 3,458.00 | 4,318.00 |
Age 62 | 1,282.00 | 1,933.00 | 2,354.00 | 3,043.00 | 3,800.00 |
Survivor families f | |||||
Average indexed monthly earnings | 1,474.00 | 3,388.00 | 4,518.00 | 6,777.00 | 11,337.00 |
Primary insurance amount | 1,111.20 | 1,759.80 | 2,142.70 | 2,768.70 | 3,493.10 |
Maximum family benefit | 1,765.10 | 3,425.60 | 4,081.80 | 4,846.60 | 6,114.20 |
Monthly benefit amount for survivor of worker deceased at age 40 | |||||
1 surviving child | 833.00 | 1,319.00 | 1,607.00 | 2,076.00 | 2,619.00 |
Widowed mother or father and 1 child | 1,666.00 | 2,638.00 | 3,214.00 | 4,152.00 | 5,238.00 |
Widowed mother or father and 2 children | 1,764.00 | 3,423.00 | 4,080.00 | 4,845.00 | 6,114.00 |
Disabled-worker families g | |||||
Average indexed monthly earnings | 1,526.00 | 3,385.00 | 4,513.00 | 6,770.00 | 11,249.00 |
Primary insurance amount | 1,128.80 | 1,758.70 | 2,141.00 | 2,767.60 | 3,479.10 |
Maximum family benefit h | 1,373.60 | 2,638.10 | 3,211.60 | 4,151.50 | 5,218.60 |
Monthly benefit amount for disabled worker age 50 | |||||
Worker alone | 1,128.00 | 1,758.00 | 2,141.00 | 2,767.00 | 3,479.00 |
Worker, spouse, and 1 child | 1,372.00 | 2,636.00 | 3,211.00 | 4,149.00 | 5,217.00 |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2022," Federal Register, vol. 86, no. 202 (October 22, 2021). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |||||
a. Annual earnings are calculated by multiplying the federal minimum wage by 2,080 hours (see Table 3.B3). Increases in the minimum wage during the year are prorated. | |||||
b. See Table 2.A8. | |||||
c. See Table 2.A9. | |||||
d. Assumes the worker began to work at age 22, retired at age 62 in 2021 with maximum reduction, and had no prior period of disability. | |||||
e. The full retirement age is the earliest age at which an unreduced spousal benefit is payable. | |||||
f. Assumes the deceased worker began to work at age 22, died in 2021 at age 40, had no earnings in that year, and had no prior period of disability. | |||||
g. Assumes the worker began to work at age 22, became disabled at age 50 in 2021, had no earnings in that year, and had no prior period of disability. | |||||
h. The Amendments of 1980 to the Social Security Act provide for a different family maximum amount in disability cases. For disabled workers entitled after June 1980, the maximum is the smaller of (1) 85 percent of the worker's average indexed monthly earnings (or 100 percent of the primary insurance amount, if larger) or (2) 150 percent of the primary insurance amount. | |||||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year of attainment of age 62 | Full retirement age (FRA) | Maximum benefit | |
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At retirement | Effective December 2021 a | ||
1982 | 65 | 477.90 | 1,416.10 |
1983 | 65 | 530.00 | 1,462.30 |
1984 | 65 | 563.30 | 1,501.40 |
1985 | 65 | 595.40 | 1,534.50 |
1986 | 65 | 634.90 | 1,586.70 |
1987 | 65 | 666.70 | 1,645.10 |
1988 | 65 | 691.40 | 1,637.60 |
1989 | 65 | 739.10 | 1,683.10 |
1990 | 65 | 780.00 | 1,696.70 |
1991 | 65 | 815.60 | 1,683.10 |
1992 | 65 | 860.00 | 1,711.70 |
1993 | 65 | 899.80 | 1,738.80 |
1994 | 65 | 954.50 | 1,797.80 |
1995 | 65 | 972.60 | 1,781.90 |
1996 | 65 | 1,006.80 | 1,798.00 |
1997 | 65 | 1,056.40 | 1,833.80 |
1998 | 65 | 1,117.30 | 1,899.70 |
1999 | 65 | 1,191.90 | b 2,000.40 |
2000 | 65 and 2 months | 1,248.20 | 2,043.90 |
2001 | 65 and 4 months | 1,314.30 | 2,079.60 |
2002 | 65 and 6 months | 1,382.70 | 2,132.20 |
2003 | 65 and 8 months | 1,412.00 | 2,147.40 |
2004 | 65 and 10 months | 1,422.60 | 2,119.20 |
2005 | 66 | 1,452.90 | 2,107.70 |
2006 | 66 | 1,530.90 | 2,133.50 |
2007 | 66 | 1,598.20 | 2,155.90 |
2008 | 66 | 1,682.00 | 2,218.00 |
2009 | 66 | 1,769.50 | 2,205.50 |
2010 | 66 | 1,820.00 | 2,268.50 |
2011 | 66 | 1,803.50 | 2,248.00 |
2012 | 66 | 1,855.70 | 2,232.70 |
2013 | 66 | 1,923.20 | 2,275.30 |
2014 | 66 | 1,992.90 | 2,323.10 |
2015 | 66 | 2,025.30 | 2,321.30 |
2016 | 66 | 2,102.40 | 2,409.80 |
2017 | 66 and 2 months | 2,153.90 | 2,461.30 |
2018 | 66 and 4 months | 2,158.50 | 2,418.40 |
2019 | 66 and 6 months | 2,209.70 | 2,408.30 |
2020 | 66 and 8 months | 2,265.30 | 2,430.10 |
2021 | 66 and 10 months | 2,324.60 | 2,461.70 |
2022 | 67 | 2,364.30 | . . . |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2022," Federal Register, vol. 86, no. 202 (October 22, 2021). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |||
NOTES: Assumes the worker began to work at age 22 and had no prior disability. | |||
Because a worker cannot claim benefits until the first full calendar month throughout which he or she is aged 62, values reflect benefits claimed at age 62 and 1 month. | |||
Because the FRA varies by year of birth, the cumulative reduction percentage for workers claiming at age 62 also varies by year of birth. See Table 2.A17.1 for maximum reduction percentages by year of birth and year of attainment of age 62. | |||
Values reflect the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefit formula computations that apply to all beneficiaries. Final payment amounts may differ because of deductions or other adjustments that apply case by case. | |||
. . . = not applicable. | |||
a. Values reflect cumulative cost-of-living adjustments. | |||
b. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for December 1999 was originally determined to be 2.4 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The underlying CPI was later recomputed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; a 2.5 percent COLA would have been consistent with the recomputed CPI. Pursuant to Public Law 106-554, benefits were calculated and paid in August 2001 and later as if the COLA for December 1999 had been 2.5 percent. Affected beneficiaries received a one-time payment to cover the shortfall that occurred before August 2001. | |||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year of attainment of age 65 | Minimum benefit | Maximum benefit | ||||
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At retirement | Effective December 2021 a | At retirement | Effective December 2021 a | |||
Men | Women | Men | Women | |||
1940 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 41.20 | 41.20 | 974.70 | 974.70 |
1941 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 41.60 | 41.60 | 974.70 | 974.70 |
1942 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 42.00 | 42.00 | 986.10 | 986.10 |
1943 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 986.10 | 986.10 |
1944 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 42.80 | 42.80 | 986.10 | 986.10 |
1945 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 43.20 | 43.20 | 997.00 | 997.00 |
1946 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 1,009.10 | 1,009.10 |
1947 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 1,018.40 | 1,018.40 |
1948 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 44.40 | 44.40 | 1,018.40 | 1,018.40 |
1949 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 44.80 | 44.80 | 1,028.90 | 1,028.90 |
1950 | 10.00 | 460.60 | 45.20 | 45.20 | 1,041.50 | 1,041.50 |
1951 | 20.00 | 460.60 | 68.50 | 68.50 | 1,041.50 | 1,041.50 |
1952 | 20.00 | 460.60 | 68.50 | 68.50 | 1,041.50 | 1,041.50 |
1953 | 25.00 | 460.60 | 85.00 | 85.00 | 1,150.70 | 1,150.70 |
1954 | 25.00 | 460.60 | 85.00 | 85.00 | 1,150.70 | 1,150.70 |
1955 | 30.00 | 460.60 | 98.50 | 98.50 | 1,150.70 | 1,150.70 |
1956 | 30.00 | 460.60 | 103.50 | 103.50 | 1,215.80 | 1,215.80 |
1957 | 30.00 | 460.60 | 108.50 | 108.50 | 1,271.10 | 1,271.10 |
1958 | 30.00 | 460.60 | 108.50 | 108.50 | 1,271.10 | 1,271.10 |
1959 | 33.00 | 460.60 | 116.00 | 116.00 | 1,271.10 | 1,271.10 |
1960 | 33.00 | 460.60 | 119.00 | 119.00 | 1,303.00 | 1,303.00 |
1961 | 33.00 | 460.60 | 120.00 | 120.00 | 1,313.20 | 1,313.20 |
1962 | 40.00 | 460.60 | 121.00 | 123.00 | 1,325.10 | 1,347.60 |
1963 | 40.00 | 460.60 | 122.00 | 125.00 | 1,335.50 | 1,367.60 |
1964 | 40.00 | 460.60 | 123.00 | 127.00 | 1,347.60 | 1,390.80 |
1965 | 44.00 | 460.60 | 131.70 | 135.90 | 1,347.60 | 1,390.80 |
1966 | 44.00 | 460.60 | 132.70 | 135.90 | 1,357.70 | 1,390.80 |
1967 | 44.00 | 460.60 | 135.90 | 140.00 | 1,390.80 | 1,431.80 |
1968 | b 55.00 | 460.60 | b 156.00 | b 161.60 | 1,411.70 | 1,462.60 |
1969 | 55.00 | 460.60 | 160.50 | 167.30 | 1,453.20 | 1,514.30 |
1970 | 64.00 | 460.60 | 189.80 | 196.40 | 1,493.90 | 1,546.90 |
1971 | 70.40 | 460.60 | 213.10 | 220.40 | 1,524.20 | 1,575.40 |
1972 | 70.40 | 460.60 | 216.10 | 224.70 | 1,546.90 | 1,607.50 |
1973 | 84.50 | 460.60 | 266.10 | 276.40 | 1,586.40 | 1,647.90 |
1974 | 84.50 | 460.60 | 274.60 | 284.90 | 1,636.20 | 1,698.60 |
1975 | 93.80 | 460.60 | 316.30 | 333.70 | 1,698.60 | 1,792.00 |
1976 | 101.40 | 460.60 | 364.00 | 378.80 | 1,808.70 | 1,882.40 |
1977 | 107.90 | 460.60 | 412.70 | 422.40 | 1,928.10 | 1,972.80 |
1978 | 114.30 | 460.60 | 459.80 | 459.80 | 2,028.30 | 2,028.30 |
1979 | 121.80 | 460.60 | 503.40 | 503.40 | 2,084.60 | 2,084.60 |
1980 | 133.90 | 460.60 | 572.00 | 572.00 | 2,155.50 | 2,155.50 |
1981 | 153.10 | 460.60 | 677.00 | 677.00 | 2,231.80 | 2,231.80 |
1982 | c 170.30 | 460.60 | c 679.30 | c 679.30 | 2,012.80 | 2,012.80 |
1983 | c 166.40 | 418.80 | 709.50 | 709.50 | 1,958.00 | 1,958.00 |
1984 | c 150.50 | 365.50 | 703.60 | 703.60 | 1,876.00 | 1,876.00 |
1985 | d | d | 717.20 | 717.20 | 1,847.90 | 1,847.90 |
1986 | d | d | 760.10 | 760.10 | 1,899.40 | 1,899.40 |
1987 | d | d | 789.20 | 789.20 | 1,947.10 | 1,947.10 |
1988 | d | d | 838.60 | 838.60 | 1,985.80 | 1,985.80 |
1989 | d | d | 899.60 | 899.60 | 2,048.10 | 2,048.10 |
1990 | d | d | 975.00 | 975.00 | 2,120.80 | 2,120.80 |
1991 | d | d | 1,022.90 | 1,022.90 | 2,110.70 | 2,110.70 |
1992 | d | d | 1,088.70 | 1,088.70 | 2,167.00 | 2,167.00 |
1993 | d | d | 1,128.80 | 1,128.80 | 2,181.50 | 2,181.50 |
1994 | d | d | 1,147.50 | 1,147.50 | 2,161.30 | 2,161.30 |
1995 | d | d | 1,199.10 | 1,199.10 | 2,197.20 | 2,197.20 |
1996 | d | d | 1,248.90 | 1,248.90 | 2,230.60 | 2,230.60 |
1997 | d | d | 1,326.60 | 1,326.60 | 2,302.90 | 2,302.90 |
1998 | d | d | 1,342.80 | 1,342.80 | 2,282.90 | 2,282.90 |
1999 | d | d | 1,373.10 | 1,373.10 | 2,304.50 | 2,304.50 |
2000 | d | d | 1,435.30 | 1,435.30 | 2,350.40 | 2,350.40 |
2001 | d | d | e 1,538.20 | e 1,538.20 | 2,433.40 | 2,433.40 |
2002 | d | d | 1,660.50 | 1,660.50 | 2,560.70 | 2,560.70 |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2022," Federal Register, vol. 86, no. 202 (October 22, 2021). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | ||||||
NOTES: The worker is assumed to have begun working at age 22, retired at the beginning of the year with unreduced benefits, had no earnings after retirement, and had no prior period of disability. | ||||||
Values reflect the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefit formula computations that apply to all beneficiaries. Final payment amounts may differ because of deductions or other adjustments that apply case by case. | ||||||
a. Values reflect cumulative cost-of-living adjustments. | ||||||
b. Effective February 1968. | ||||||
c. Derived from transitional guarantee computation based on primary insurance amount (PIA) table of 1978. | ||||||
d. In 1981, legislation eliminated the minimum PIA for workers who attain age 62 in 1982 or later. (The minimum is retained until 1991 for members of religious orders who are under a vow of poverty, provided that the order had elected Social Security coverage before December 29, 1981.) | ||||||
e. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for December 1999 was originally determined to be 2.4 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The underlying CPI was later recomputed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; a 2.5 percent COLA would have been consistent with the recomputed CPI. Pursuant to Public Law 106-554, benefits were calculated and paid in August 2001 and later as if the COLA for December 1999 had been 2.5 percent. Affected beneficiaries received a one-time payment to cover the shortfall that occurred before August 2001. | ||||||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year of attainment of FRA | FRA | Maximum benefit | |
---|---|---|---|
At retirement | Effective December 2021 a | ||
2003 | 65 and 2 months | 1,741.10 | 2,648.00 |
2004 | 65 and 2 months | 1,797.40 | 2,677.70 |
65 and 4 months | 1,825.40 | 2,719.10 | |
2005 | 65 and 4 months | 1,893.80 | 2,747.10 |
65 and 6 months | 1,939.00 | 2,812.70 | |
2006 | 65 and 6 months | 2,037.10 | 2,838.70 |
65 and 8 months | 2,053.20 | 2,861.20 | |
2007 | 65 and 8 months | 2,141.00 | 2,888.50 |
65 and 10 months | 2,116.30 | 2,854.80 | |
2008 | 65 and 10 months | 2,185.40 | 2,882.10 |
2009 | 66 | 2,323.80 | 2,896.50 |
2010 | 66 | 2,346.80 | 2,925.10 |
2011 | 66 | 2,366.10 | 2,949.30 |
2012 | 66 | 2,513.60 | 3,024.50 |
2013 | 66 | 2,533.50 | 2,997.60 |
2014 | 66 | 2,642.60 | 3,080.40 |
2015 | 66 | 2,663.80 | 3,053.30 |
2016 | 66 | 2,639.40 | 3,025.30 |
2017 | 66 | 2,687.30 | 3,070.90 |
2018 | 66 | 2,788.90 | 3,124.50 |
2019 | 66 | 2,861.10 | 3,118.20 |
2020 | 66 | 3,011.50 | 3,230.50 |
2021 | 66 and 2 months | 3,148.10 | 3,333.80 |
2022 | 66 and 2 months | 3,345.80 | . . . |
66 and 4 months | 3,313.80 | . . . | |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2022," Federal Register, vol. 86, no. 202 (October 22, 2021). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |||
NOTES: The worker is assumed to have begun working at age 22, retired at the beginning of the year with unreduced benefits, had no earnings after retirement, and had no prior period of disability. | |||
Values reflect the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefit formula computations that apply to all beneficiaries. Final payment amounts may differ because of deductions or other adjustments that apply case by case. | |||
. . . = not applicable. | |||
a. Values reflect cumulative cost-of-living adjustments. | |||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |
Year of attainment of age 70 | Full retirement age | Maximum benefit | |
---|---|---|---|
At retirement | Effective December 2021 a | ||
1987 | 65 | 1,056.80 | 2,608.00 |
1988 | 65 | 1,080.40 | 2,558.80 |
1989 | 65 | 1,063.60 | 2,422.20 |
1990 | 65 | 1,085.00 | 2,360.20 |
1991 | 65 | 1,163.90 | 2,402.10 |
1992 | 65 | 1,231.70 | 2,451.30 |
1993 | 65 | 1,289.00 | 2,491.10 |
1994 | 65 | 1,358.40 | 2,558.80 |
1995 | 65 | 1,474.00 | 2,700.90 |
1996 | 65 | 1,501.20 | 2,681.40 |
1997 | 65 | 1,609.90 | 2,794.50 |
1998 | 65 | 1,648.00 | 2,801.60 |
1999 | 65 | 1,684.30 | 2,826.90 |
2000 | 65 | 1,752.90 | 2,870.40 |
2001 | 65 | 1,879.00 | 2,973.10 |
2002 | 65 | 1,988.20 | 3,066.10 |
2003 | 65 | 2,045.60 | 3,111.00 |
2004 | 65 | 2,111.40 | 3,145.20 |
2005 | 65 | 2,252.30 | 3,267.10 |
2006 | 65 | 2,420.80 | 3,373.30 |
2007 | 65 | 2,672.70 | 3,605.50 |
2008 | 65 and 2 months | 2,794.40 | 3,684.90 |
2009 | 65 and 4 months | 3,054.50 | 3,807.20 |
2010 | 65 and 6 months | 3,119.40 | 3,888.10 |
2011 | 65 and 8 months | 3,193.10 | 3,980.00 |
2012 | 65 and 10 months | 3,266.10 | 3,929.80 |
2013 | 66 | 3,350.80 | 3,964.20 |
2014 | 66 | 3,425.40 | 3,992.80 |
2015 | 66 | 3,501.10 | 4,012.90 |
2016 | 66 | 3,576.10 | 4,098.90 |
2017 | 66 | 3,538.20 | 4,043.40 |
2018 | 66 | 3,698.20 | 4,143.30 |
2019 | 66 | 3,770.40 | 4,109.40 |
2020 | 66 | 3,790.90 | 4,066.60 |
2021 | 66 | 3,895.80 | 4,125.60 |
2022 | 66 | 4,194.50 | . . . |
SOURCES: Social Security Act of 1935 (the Act), as amended through December 31, 2021; regulations issued under the Act; and precedential case decisions (rulings). Social Security Administration, "Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2022," Federal Register, vol. 86, no. 202 (October 22, 2021). See the Social Security Program Rules page (https://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm) for specific laws, regulations, rulings, legislation, and a link to the Federal Register. | |||
NOTES: The worker is assumed to have begun working at age 22, retired at the beginning of the year with unreduced benefits, had no earnings after retirement, and had no prior period of disability. | |||
Values reflect the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance benefit formula computations that apply to all beneficiaries. Final payment amounts may differ because of deductions or other adjustments that apply case by case. | |||
. . . = not applicable. | |||
a. Values reflect cumulative cost-of-living adjustments. | |||
CONTACT: (410) 965-0090 or statistics@ssa.gov. |