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Starting January 1, 2026, the earnings threshold to earn one Social Sec...

Social Security Administration: Starting January 1, 2026, the earnings threshold to earn one Social Security work credit... Published Nov 28, 2025. Status: Tru...

Actor: Social Security Administration
Topic: Society
Status: True
Published: Nov 28, 2025
Deadline: Jan 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, the earnings threshold to earn one Social Security work credit rises from $1,810 in 2025 to $1,890, meaning workers need at least $7,560 annually to max out their four credits per year.

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Sources from Kiplinger, Money.com and the SSA’s own credits page state that in 2026 one Social Security work...

Verification rule: Observed value ≥ 7,560 USD; window 2025-11-28 to 2026-01-01

Original source: jf-news.com