SSA maximum taxable earnings for 2027
The gist
The Social Security Administration raised the 2027 taxable maximum to $192,300 from $184,500.
High earners pay up to $483.60 more on income up to the cap.
How it unfolded
- Jul 26, 2026The Social Security Board of Trustees projected the 2027 taxable maximum would reach $190,200, with the exact figure not final until Oct. 14.
- Sep 8, 2026The 2026 cap stood at $184,500, with 2027 forecast around $190,200 ahead of the October release.
- Oct 14, 2026The SSA announced the taxable maximum would rise to $192,300 from $184,500 in 2027.