Max Earnings For Social Security 2025 Max. For 2025, the social security tax limit is $168,600. People under full retirement age can earn up to $22,320 in 2025 (rising to $23,400 in 2025) while on social security without penalty.
But beyond that point, you’ll have $1 in benefits withheld per $2 of earnings. This amount is known as the “maximum taxable earnings” and changes each year.