The increase stems from the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which lifted reductions on 3.2 million public sector workers.

When will I get my April 2025 Social Security direct deposit? See payment schedule for this month. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules for 2025 an

To qualify for the maximum Social Security benefit of $5,108 a month in 2025, you need to have earned at or above the wage base limit for 35 years. Delaying until age 70 is what locks it in.