Some couples collect $10,000 a month from Social Security: Here’s who qualifies and what it takes to get there
For most retirees, Social Security is a modest monthly check. The average retired worker receives about $2,076 per month, according to USA Today (1), meaning a typical married couple earns about $4,152 together. It’s a comfortable addition to retirement savings, but it’s nowhere near the ceiling. That limit, in 2026, will be $10,362 (2) a…