Social Security Working Calculator

Determine if you can receive Social Security benefits while working

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📋 Your Information

Please enter your date of birth and expected earnings for 2025.

i Your date of birth determines your Full Retirement Age for Social Security benefits.
i Enter your expected gross wages or net self-employment income for 2025.

Your Full Retirement Age: --

You will reach Full Retirement Age on: --

i Full Retirement Age (FRA) is when you can receive 100% of your Social Security benefit. It ranges from 66 to 67 depending on your birth year.

Income That Counts

  • Wages from employment
  • Net earnings from self-employment
  • Bonuses and commissions
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick pay (if still employed)

Income That Doesn't Count

  • Investment income
  • Pensions and annuities
  • IRA distributions
  • Veterans' benefits
  • Government benefits

📊 Annual Earnings Check

Let's check if your earnings exceed the annual limit for 2025.

Your Expected Earnings for 2025:
$0
2025 Annual Earnings Limit:
i This is the maximum amount you can earn in 2025 before Social Security may reduce your benefits if you're under full retirement age.
$23,400

📅 Monthly Earnings Assessment

Let's check if you qualify under the monthly earnings test.

â„šī¸ Monthly Earnings Limit for 2025

Social Security allows you to receive benefits in any month your earnings are below $1,950, regardless of your annual earnings.

Important: Only earnings after you start receiving benefits count toward the earnings test.

i Enter your expected monthly earnings after you start receiving Social Security benefits.

⏰ Important Reminder About Benefit Timing

Social Security benefits are paid one month after you're entitled to them. For example:

  • If you start benefits in January, you'll receive your first payment in February.
  • The monthly earnings test applies to January (the month you're entitled to benefits), not February (when you receive the payment).

📝 How Benefits Are Withheld

If your earnings exceed the limits, Social Security will withhold some of your benefits:

  • If you're under full retirement age for the entire year: $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $2 you earn above $23,400.
  • In the year you reach full retirement age: $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $3 you earn above $62,160, but only for months before you reach full retirement age.

Once you reach full retirement age, there is no limit on your earnings.

đŸŽ¯ Your Results

Based on the information you provided, here's what you can expect regarding your Social Security benefits while working.

Your Information Summary

Date of Birth:
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Full Retirement Age:
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You Reach Full Retirement Age On:
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Annual Earnings for 2025:
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Monthly Earnings:
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Benefit Comparison

Full Benefit $18,000
Your Benefit After Withholding $15,450

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on the 2025 Social Security Administration policies. For official determinations, please contact the Social Security Administration directly at 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.ssa.gov.

Based on 2025 Social Security Administration policies

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Your date of birth is used to determine your full retirement age.

Your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) is the benefit you would receive if you begin benefits at your full retirement age. You can find this on your Social Security statement.

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About This Calculator

The Social Security Benefits Calculator is a free tool designed to help you understand your Social Security retirement benefits and make informed decisions about when to claim them. Our calculator provides personalized estimates based on your birth date and Primary Insurance Amount (PIA).

What This Calculator Does

Our calculator helps you:

  • Estimate your monthly and annual benefits at different claiming ages
  • Visualize your lifetime income based on different claiming strategies
  • Understand how working while receiving benefits affects your payments
  • Learn about disability benefits and work incentives

All calculations are based on the latest 2025 Social Security Administration rules and guidelines.

How We Use Your Information

We respect your privacy. All calculations are performed in your browser, and we do not store or transmit any of your personal information. The data you enter is used solely to provide you with benefit estimates and is not saved after you leave the site.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates based on current Social Security rules and the information you provide. Actual benefits may vary based on your specific circumstances and any future changes to Social Security policies. This tool is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

For official benefit calculations and personalized advice, please contact the Social Security Administration or consult with a qualified financial advisor.

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