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The maximum monthly Social Security benefit in 1990 for a worker retiring at the
full retirement age (then 65 for most people) was not a fixed, single figure for everyone, as it depended on an individual's lifetime earnings history. Social Security benefits are a federal program and are the same across all states, including Massachusetts. To receive the maximum benefit, a person would have needed to earn at least the maximum taxable income limit (earnings cap) for 35 working years.
- The maximum taxable earnings limit in 1990 was $51,300.
- The actual maximum monthly benefit amount in 1990 for a person retiring at full retirement age would be specific to that individual's earnings record.
Because the benefit is based on an average of 35 years of a person's indexed earnings, it is not possible to state a single number without knowing the specific age of retirement and their full earnings history. However, for a worker who consistently earned the maximum amount throughout their career and retired in January 1990 at age 65, the estimated maximum benefit would have been around $978 per month (this is an estimate based on available historical data and calculation methods).
For precise, personalized information on historical benefits, individuals can consult the official Social Security Administration (SSA) website or a retirement expert.
