Max Social Security Payment Tax 2024 Lok. Currently, the 6.2% social security tax applies to a max of $168,600 of wages. Workers earning less than this limit pay a 6.2% tax on their earnings.
The maximum social security benefit in 2024 is $3,822 per month at full retirement age. You file a federal tax return as an individual and your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000.