In May, the average monthly Social Security check for retired workers was $1,916.63, amounting to about $23,000 on an annualized basis. Social Security income plays a crucial role in supporting seniors, with 22.7 million beneficiaries raised above the federal poverty level in 2022 due to their Social Security income.
In May, the average Social Security check for retired workers was $1,916.63, which equates to roughly $23,000 annually. Social Security income plays a crucial role in supporting seniors, with 22.7 million beneficiaries lifted above the federal poverty level in 2022 due to their Social Security income.
In 2022, Social Security income lifted the financial fortunes of seniors more than any other social program. An analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that 22.7 million beneficiaries, 16.5 million of whom were adults aged 65 and over, were raised above the federal poverty level due to their Social Security income.