amount allowed to work on social security
Social Security generally defines substantial earnings as a certain dollar amount. In 2017, generally $1,170.00 earnings per month is substantial for non-blind workers and $1,930.00 is substantial work for the blind.
1 If you reach full retirement age during. 2017, 2  we must deduct $1 from your. benefits for each $3 you earn above. $44,880 until the month you reach full. retirement age. 3  These examples show how the. rules would affect you:  Letâs say that you file for Social Security. benefits at age 62 in January 2017 and. your payment will be $600 per month. ($7,200 for the year). During 2017, you. plan to work and earn $22,000 ($5,080. above the $16,920 limit). We would.