Social Security Contribution Limit 2024 Over 65. This 4.43% jump is why the wage base limit went from $168,600 in 2024 to $176,100. The wage base limit is the maximum wage that's subject to the tax for that year.

The special rule lets us pay a full social security check for any whole month we consider you retired, regardless of your yearly earnings. 15, 2025 in most states (some states have different periods).