5 States with Highest Average Social Security Payment

3. New Hampshire

Estimated Total Annual Benefits Paid: $5,154 (million)

Number of Retired Workers: 245,379

Average Social Security Check: $1,902.63/month

In New Hampshire, the average social security check for a retired worker is $1,902.63 per month. There are 245,379 retired workers in this state. Social security retirement benefits or other retirement income are not taxed in this state. However, dividends and interests are currently taxed, and will be phased out by year 2027. Property taxes in the state are quite high, while the state doesn’t have a sales tax.