Maximum Earnings For Social Security 2024. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the social security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $168,600. As a result, earners pay a maximum of $10,453 ($168,600 x 6.2%).
Based on the most recent estimate, it’s looking like 2025’s social security cola will be 2.57%. This amount is also commonly referred to as the taxable maximum.