For the first time in the program's 90-year history, the average Social Security retired-worker benefit crested $2,000 -- officially, it came in at $2,002.39.

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For example, the April statistical snapshot shows that $128.736 billion in traditional Social Security benefits were doled out to 69.378 million people. Retired workers account for nearly 76% of ...

Data source: Social Security Administration, 2023 Annual Statistical Supplement. Take note that the average monthly retired worker benefits are as of December for each listed year.

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But after the 3.2% increase, the average retired worker will see their payout rise $59 per month to a Social Security Administration (SSA)-estimated $1,907/month.