The Social Security Rate For Employees in the United States stands at 7.65 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in the United States averaged 7.62 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7.65 percent in 1990 and a record low of 6.65 percent in 1981. source: Social Security Administration



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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 For Employees
The US Social Security rate for employees is the portion of earnings withheld from an employee’s paycheck to finance the OASDI and HI programs. This rate is set by law and contributes directly to the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. In some years, the effective rate paid by employees may be lower than the trust fund rate, with the shortfall covered by general revenue.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.65 7.65 7.65 6.65 1981 - 2026 percent Yearly