Hi cap51!
The SSA website states that they make their calculations based on the wages you earn. They make no mention of whether the wages have been invested in a 401 or other tax-deferred account.
Here's a table that shows how they calculate the reduction in benefits for those who are working and younger than the normal retirement age:
SSA benefits calculation
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