What Is the Lowest Social Security Benefit Amount You Can Receive?
Learn about the lowest Social Security benefit amount based on earnings history and eligibility at full retirement age.
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The lowest amount of Social Security you can receive is based on your earnings history and the number of years you’ve worked. If you haven't worked enough to qualify independently, the minimum benefit for those at full retirement age is around $897 a month, but this varies.
FAQs & Answers
- What determines the lowest Social Security benefit I can receive? The lowest Social Security benefit is determined by your earnings history and the number of years you have worked and paid Social Security taxes.
- Can I receive Social Security benefits if I haven't worked enough to qualify independently? Yes, if you haven't worked enough to qualify independently, you might still receive a minimum benefit typically around $897 per month at full retirement age, but this amount can vary.
- How does full retirement age affect Social Security benefits? Full retirement age impacts the amount of your Social Security benefits; benefits calculated at full retirement age provide the standard benefit amount based on your earnings history.