Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for 2025.

Ideally, your Social Security benefits help round out your retirement savings, allowing you to maintain the same quality of life you enjoy now after retirement. However, on average, women receive $332 ...

Understanding how the average Social Security check amount changes at the different milestone claiming ages — 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70 — is key to retirement planning. These figures highlight the ...