Retirement Test

Definition of "Retirement test"

Requirement that a retired worker can have annual earnings of no more than a stipulated amount in order to receive a full retirement income under Social Security if under age 70. There is a reduction of $ 1 of every $3 earned in excess of that amount. Once the retired worker reaches age 70, that worker can earn any amount without a corresponding decrease in Social Security income.

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