How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefit

Estimating your Social Security benefit can be challenging,

since there are so many factors to consider.

These four methods will help you calculate retirement

Benefit estimates that are as accurate as possible:

Sign up for a free account with my Social Security.

By creating an account with the Social Security Administration,

you can access personalized estimates based on your earnings history.

Visit our Social Security account guide for

a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up your account.

Get in touch with the Social Security Administration.

If you are unable to use a computer or prefer to speak with

someone over the phone to receive a benefit estimate,

Call 1-800-772-1213. For people who are deaf or hard of hearing,

Call 1-800-325-0778 for their toll-free TTY number.

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