Question: how much does the average social security recipient receive?
Answer: In 2017, women age 65 and older received an average annual Social Security income of $14,353, compared to $18,041 for men. 5﻿﻿That's about $1,196 per month for women and about $1,503 per month for men. The SSA notes that these lower benefits correlate to lower lifetime earnings and more part-time work.