5 States with Highest Average Social Security Payment

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1. New Jersey

Estimated Total Annual Benefits Paid: $27,499 (million)

Number of Retired Workers: 1,274,772

Average Social Security Check: $1,954.04/month

New Jersey is the state that has the highest average Social Security check, amounting to $1,954 per month. SSA reports 1,274,772 retired workers in the state who have been paid an estimated total of $27.5 billion in social security. The state is moderately tax-friendly towards retirees. Social security benefits are not taxed in this state. Moreover, retirees having incomes from retirement accounts and pensions below $75,000 for single filers and $100,000 for joint filers, are subjected to low-income tax rates.

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