I won't keep you in suspense. The average 67-year-old retired worker gets a monthly payment of $1,929.73 from Social Security. This works out to $23,157 per year in inflation-protected retirement income.
However, this is just an average. Most notably, it includes many people who chose to claim their Social Security benefits early. Let's take a closer look at how much the average 67-year-old person gets from Social Security.
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The average Social Security benefit at age 67
As mentioned, the average 67-year-old retired worker gets $1,929.73 per month, but this can vary considerably. One of the biggest factors is the age at which benefits are started. Here's how the averages look when early retirement is taken into consideration.
|
Group of 67-Year-Old People |
Number of People |
Average Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|---|
|
All retired workers |
2,993,632 |
$1,929.73 |
|
Early retirement |
1,672,691 |
$1,714.49 |
|
No early retirement |
1,320,941 |
$2,202.29 |
Data source: Social Security Statistical Supplement (2025 version) and author's calculations.
Also keep in mind that the benefits for retired workers are just one part of Social Security that can apply to a 67-year-old beneficiary. Here's how the average monthly benefits of 67-year-old people stack up:
|
Group of 67-Year-Old People |
Number of People |
Average Monthly Benefit |
|---|---|---|
|
Spouses of retired workers |
80,983 |
$881.93 |
|
Spouses of disabled workers |
6,080 |
$463.50 |
|
Widow(er) beneficiaries |
155,409 |
$1,985.94 |
Data source: Social Security Statistical Supplement (2025 version) and author's calculations.
This data is from the 2025 version of the Social Security Statistical Supplement, which has benefit data as of December 2024. It includes the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, which technically goes into effect in December, although this represents the payment received in January.
As a final thought, Social Security benefits are based on two major factors: (1) the age at which you claim benefits, and (2) your average earnings throughout your career. Some 67-year-old people get upwards of $4,000 per month, while others get significantly less than the average, especially those who decide to claim benefits as early as possible.
