How Much Do You Have to Earn to Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit?

The maximum Social Security benefit a retiree can receive in 2021 is $3,895. That's well above the average benefit of $1,553. Both the maximum and average benefits go up most years.

Sadly, most people don't have a chance at the largest benefit check. To get it, your earnings need to meet or exceed a certain income amount -- and not just for one year but for 35 years.

So how much do you need to earn to score the maximum benefit when you retire?

Source Fool.com