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In 2020, the Social Security Wage Base was $137,700, and in 2021, it was $142,800; the Social Security tax rate was 6.20% paid by the employee and 6.20% paid by the employer. [1][2] A person with $10,000 of gross income had $620.00 withheld as Social Security tax from his check and the employer sent an additional $620.00.
One of these changes is an increase to the taxable wage base -- the maximum amount of income you pay Social Security taxes on each year. In 2025, this is $176,100.
The second unique feature of UI taxes under SUTA is that the taxable base is ~$10,000 (on average, varies by state) per employee, much less than the average yearly earnings of a given worker. Because of this feature, firms pay a fixed "lump sum" tax per worker they employ.
For workers, the higher wage base and earnings test limits change your 2026 cashflow and withholding. Plus, for new claimants in 2026, the bend points shapeyour starting benefit.
The wage base limit is going up to $184,500 from $176,100. The wage base limit is the maximum amount of income you earn that is subject to Social Security taxes.
South Carolina (/ ˌkærəˈlaɪnə / ⓘ KARR-ə-LY-nə) is a state in the Southeastern, South Atlantic and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders North Carolina to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and Georgia to the west and south across the Savannah River.
Fort Jackson is a United States Army Installation. The US Army United States Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) operates one of four Basic Combat Training (BCT) programs on this installation. Fort Jackson is named for Andrew Jackson, a United States Army general and the seventh president of the United States (1829–1837) who was born in the border region of North and South ...
The wage base limit ranged from $118,500 in 2016 to $184,500 in 2026. Claimants must delay benefits until age 70 to receive the maximum payment.