When you say you paid yourself as a W-2 wage earner, there is some confusion. A sole proprietor cannot pay themselves W-2 wages.
In regards to the business income flowing to your Schedule 1 from Schedule C, it is definitely income to you and should be included as income for purposes of the SSA calculating your benefits.
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