Max Social Security Contribution 2025. The wage base or earnings limit for the 6.2% social security tax rises every year. The maximum social security retirement benefit in 2025 will be $5,108 per month, or the equivalent of $61,296 per year.

Here’s what workers need to know. The maximum social security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024.