The Social Security Rate in the United States stands at 15.30 percent. Social Security Rate in the United States averaged 15.35 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.75 percent in 1981 and a record low of 15.30 percent in 1990. source: Social Security Administration



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 21.00 21.00 percent Dec 2026
Personal Income Tax Rate 37.00 37.00 percent Dec 2026
Sales Tax Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate 15.30 15.30 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Companies 7.65 7.65 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate For Employees 7.65 7.65 percent Dec 2026
Withholding Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 percent Dec 2025


United States Social Security Rate
The US Social Security rate is the statutory percentage of earnings used to fund the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program and Medicare’s Hospital Insurance (HI) program. It represents the portion of wages subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes, up to the OASDI earnings limit, that is credited to the respective trust funds.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.30 15.30 16.75 15.30 1981 - 2026 percent Yearly