Social Security Administration My Account: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access your retirement estimates and check your earnings history through the official Social Security portal.
This online service allows you to manage your information and view your projected benefits through a secure digital account.
Who it's for
This account is available to all workers in the United States who have a Social Security number.
What you get
Once logged in, you can view estimates of your future retirement benefits based on your current earnings. This helps you plan for your financial future by seeing what your monthly payments might look like.
What it costs you
Setting up and using the account is free. However, you will need to complete an identity verification process through Login.gov to ensure your personal information remains secure.
The catch to know
Your benefit estimates depend on your earnings history. If a past employer reported your income incorrectly, those records might be missing or inaccurate in your account, which could change your projected benefits.
How to apply
- Visit the official Social Security portal.
- Create or sign in to your Login.gov account for identity verification.
- Follow the prompts to set up your specific Social Security account.
- Review your statement and retirement estimates.