Want the Max $4,194 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need

Social Security benefits don't provide a lot of annual income for most people, with the average benefit coming in at just $1,661 per month. But for a small number of Americans, retirement benefits offer a monthly income of $4,194. This is the most money the Social Security Administration sends out each month in 2022, and checks of that size are available only to people who earned a lot of money throughout their careers. 

So how much would you have to earn to max out your monthly Social Security checks? Here's what you need to know.

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