The Social Security Rate in the United States stands at 15.30 percent. source: Internal Revenue Service

Social Security Rate in the United States averaged 15.36 percent from 1981 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 16.75 percent in 1981 and a record low of 15.30 percent in 1990. This page provides - United States Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Social Security Rate - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on May of 2023.

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United States Social Security Rate



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Corporate Tax Rate 21.00 21.00 percent Dec 2023
Personal Income Tax Rate 37.00 37.00 percent Dec 2023
Sales Tax Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Dec 2023
Social Security Rate 15.30 15.30 percent Dec 2023
Social Security Rate For Companies 7.65 7.65 percent Dec 2023
Social Security Rate For Employees 7.65 7.65 percent Dec 2023

United States Social Security Rate
In the United States, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of the United States because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.30 15.30 16.75 15.30 1981 - 2023 percent Yearly