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To give you an idea of what you might receive, for 2017, the average SSDI benefit amount is $1,171 per month, but those whose income was fairly high in recent years can receive up to $2,687. If you're interested in how Social Security calculates your AIME and PIA, here's how.
You must have worked some part of five of the last ten years before you became disabled. If your application is approved, your Social Security disability benefits will include cash payments in an amount determined based on your personal earnings record. Average payments range from $1,000 to $1,200 a month. Higher earners who paid higher FICA taxes will get a larger benefit.