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The 2017 Social Security wage base increased by $8,700. The wage base in 2017 is $127,200. The 2016 Social Security wage base was $118,500. The Social Security wage base has increased in four of the last five years.
As you know, Social Security has an earnings penalty, which governs how much money you can make while at the same time receiving benefits. Exceed an annual cap (it's currently $14,160 a year) and you'll lose part or even all of your benefit. However, the penalty applies only to people between 62 and full retirement age.