Lifetime Social Security benefits remain above taxes across most income groups

Lifetime Social Security Benefits and Taxes for Married Couples by Year Cohort Turns Age 65 (2025 $)
⚊ Benefits   ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ Taxes
⁠⁠ Two Low Earners  ⁠ Two Average Earners  ⁠ Two Taxable Maximum Earners