Social Security Calculator

Estimate monthly Social Security benefits, PIA, and lifetime benefits by claiming age.

Formula & Methodology

PIA is computed from AIME using bend points; monthly benefit = PIA adjusted for claiming age (reduced before full retirement age, increased after, up to age 70).

Worked Example

A worker with a $60,000 average indexed monthly earnings and a full retirement age of 67 might receive about $1,900/month at 67, roughly $1,400 at 62, and about $2,360 at 70.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does claiming age affect benefits?

Claiming before full retirement age reduces benefits; delaying past it up to age 70 increases them by about 8% per year.

What is the PIA?

The Primary Insurance Amount is the benefit you receive at full retirement age, calculated from your average indexed monthly earnings through bend points.

Is this an official estimate?

No. This is a simplified estimate. Create an account at SSA.gov for your official benefit estimate based on your actual earnings record.

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