Get your Social Security Statement (earnings record)
Your earnings history and benefit estimates, online with a my Social Security account.
Cost: Free
What you need
- A my Social Security account
Step by step
- Create or sign in to your my Social Security account
- Open your Statement
- Review your earnings history and report any error
Where to apply
SSA: Get your Social Security Statement · ssa.gov
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- Workers 60 and older without an online account get the Statement by mail three months before their birthday.
- Review it every year: errors in your earnings can lower your future benefits.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: ssa.gov. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.