Here's the Average Social Security Benefit in Your 60s vs. Your 70s
Key PointsRetirees in their 70s receive a weighted average of $2,194.02 per month, which is $316.20 more than the $1,877.82 average for those in their 60s.
The Social Security Administration reports that the average monthly benefit for individuals in their 60s is $1,877.82, while beneficiaries in their 70s receive an average of $2,194.02. This represents a monthly increase of $316.20, or approximately $3,794.40 per year. The Social Security benefit is calculated based on the average of an individual's highest-earning 35 years and is subject to inflation adjustments through the primary insurance amount (PIA) formula.
Delaying retirement beyond the full retirement age, which varies by birth year, can increase benefits by 8% per year up to age 70. The difference in average benefits likely stems from the fact that many individuals in their 60s claim early, while those in their 70s have chosen to delay claiming. A 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment will be implemented in 2027, adding about $82 per month for those aged 70.
The gap in average benefits is primarily due to the higher proportion of early claimers in their 60s compared to those in their 70s who have chosen to delay.
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