The Social Security System (SSS) of the Philippines will start implementing a higher monthly contribution rate beginning January 1, 2025. This change follows SSS Circular No. 2024-006, which raises the total contribution rate from 14% to 15% as part of the final adjustments under the Social Security Act of 2018.

This move is aimed at improving the benefits provided to members and making sure the fund remains strong and sustainable in the long run.

What's New in the 2025 SSS Contribution Table?

1. Higher Contribution Rate

Starting January 2025, the total SSS contribution rate is set at 15% of a member’s monthly salary credit (MSC). Here's how it breaks down:

For employed members:

1. Employers will contribute 10%
2. Employees will contribute 5%

For self-employed and voluntary members:

1. They will shoulder the full 15% themselves

2. New Monthly Salary Credit Range

1. The minimum MSC has been increased to ₱5,000
2. The maximum MSC is now ₱35,000

These adjustments help align contributions with current income levels and ensure fairer contribution rates across different types of earners.

3. Provident Fund Contributions

Members earning more than ₱20,000 per month will have their excess contributions go into a mandatory savings program called the Workers’ Investment and Savings Program (WISP). This helps boost retirement savings and adds to the benefits members will receive in the future.

Who Will Be Affected?

The updated contribution rates apply to all types of SSS members, including:

1. Employees in the private sector – Employers and workers must follow the new rate breakdown.
2. Self-employed individuals – Must pay the full 15% contribution based on their declared income.
3. Voluntary members – Those who choose to continue their contributions will also pay 15%.
4. OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) – For land-based OFWs, the minimum MSC is set at ₱8,000.
5. Household employers and domestic workers – Also covered by the new contribution structure.

Why the Contribution Increase Matters

The increase may seem small, but it offers big advantages in the long term:

1. Better benefits – Members will have access to higher sickness, maternity, disability, unemployment, and retirement benefits.
2. Longer fund life – The increased contributions help keep the SSS financially healthy, so future generations can rely on it.
3. Higher retirement savings – The WISP provides additional savings for members with higher salaries, helping them prepare for retirement more effectively.

Final Thoughts

While the higher contribution rate means a slight increase in monthly payments, it also brings greater security and better financial support for all SSS members. These changes are designed to ensure that the SSS can continue providing reliable services and benefits for many years to come.

For more details, you can view the full 2025 contribution table here.