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Working While Collecting Social Security | Durham News
Still working part-time while collecting Social Security? You’re not alone—and it’s not as bad as it sounds. For 2026, if you earn over $24,480, Social Security will deduct $1 for every $2 you earn above that limit. But here’s the good news: those deductions aren’t permanent. Once you reach full retirement age, your benefit is recalculated to include those months, boosting your monthly payout permanently. Plus, working longer can permanently increase your benefit by replacing lower-earning years in your 35 highest-earning years. Only wages and self-employment income count—pensions…
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