The maximum payout in 2021 has increased $1,644 a year for high-wage earners who meet the criteria and qualify for full-time retirement But the payroll tax that funds Social Security is rising, too. In 2021, the maximum earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will be from $137,700 TO $142,800, an increase of $5,100.
Relying on Social Security Is Risky
