The following factors will affect how much CPP you will receive in each year: How old you were when you started your pension The amount and length of time you’ve contributed to your CPP Your average earnings during your working life When someone asks how much their CPP amount will be, there isn’t a cut and dry answer – it can vary a lot from person to person. But in 2021, the maximum monthly amount was $1,203.75, and the average monthly CPP payment among retirees was $619.44.