Most Americans either receive Social Security or expect to get benefits in the future. With Social Security available for retirees and their families as well as workers who become disabled during their careers, smart financial planning requires having a sense of how much you'll be eligible to receive from the program when you need it.
How much you get from Social Security depends on how long you've worked, what your earnings were, and what type of benefit you're receiving. The following slides show what typical Americans get from Social Security depending on the category of benefits they're eligible to get. Your benefits will vary, but you can use the figures as a starting point in estimating whether you're likely to receive more, less, or about the same amount.
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