how much is the most you can get for disability
If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI, or sometimes just SSD) benefits, the amount you receive each month will be based on your average lifetime earnings before your disability began. It is not based on how severe your disability is or how much income you have. Most SSDI recipients receive between $700 and $1,700 per month (the average for 2016 is $1,166). However, if you are receiving disability payments from other sources, as discussed below, your payment may be reduced.