Check your pay now Social Security for men may be higher yet still not enough

Average looks strong but many men get less

Men’s average Social Security benefit is projected around $2,282 per month in 2026, and that figure is real and current. But it still won’t fully cover costs for many retirees as inflation erodes purchasing power and expenses rise faster than benefits. Payments depend on 35 earning years, so the “average” can mislead.