Maximum Social Security Payment 2024. The maximum amount of social security tax an employee will have withheld from their paycheck in 2024 is $10,453.20. But in 2024, they'll pay taxes on up to $168,600 in earnings.
The maximum social security benefit in 2024 will climb to $4,873 The maximum social security benefits for those retiring at full retirement age (67 years) have also increased.