SSS Contribution for ₱26,500 Salary
A monthly salary of ₱26,500 falls under a Monthly Salary Credit of ₱26,500. For employed private-sector members in 2026, that means an employee deduction of ₱1,325.00, an employer counterpart of ₱2,680.00 (including the ₱30.00 EC fee), and a total monthly remittance of ₱4,005.00. ₱975.00 of that contribution is allocated to the WISP/MPF provident fund. Adjust the figures below for self-employed, voluntary, or OFW membership.
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₱26,500 Salary: SSS Contribution Breakdown 2026
A ₱26,500 monthly salary falls in the ₱26,250 – ₱26,749.99 bracket, which carries a Monthly Salary Credit of ₱26,500.
| Item | Monthly | Yearly (×12) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee share (5%, deducted from pay) | ₱1,325.00 | ₱15,900.00 |
| Employer share (10%) | ₱2,650.00 | ₱31,800.00 |
| EC premium (employer) | ₱30.00 | ₱360.00 |
| Total remittance to SSS | ₱4,005.00 | ₱48,060.00 |
| Goes to regular SS program | ₱3,000.00 | ₱36,000.00 |
| Goes to your WISP / MPF savings | ₱975.00 | ₱11,700.00 |
After the SSS deduction alone, a ₱26,500 salary leaves ₱25,175.00 per month (before PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and withholding tax). Your employer's total cost for SSS is ₱2,680.00 a month on top of your salary.
If you pay SSS on your own at the same MSC
| Membership type | MSC | Monthly contribution | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed / Voluntary / Non-working spouse (15%) | ₱26,500 | ₱3,975.00 | ₱11,925.00 |
| OFW (15%, minimum MSC ₱8,000) | ₱26,500 | ₱3,975.00 | ₱11,925.00 |
Estimated benefits at this MSC
If your six highest MSCs in the 12 months before the contingency are all ₱26,500, your Average Daily Salary Credit (ADSC) is about ₱666.67 (benefit MSC is capped at ₱20,000). That works out to roughly:
- Sickness benefit: ₱600.00 per day (90% of ADSC), for up to 120 days a year.
- Maternity benefit (normal or caesarean delivery): about ₱70,000.00 for 105 days (100% of ADSC).
Estimates only. Actual benefits depend on your contribution history and qualifying rules. See our SSS sickness benefit guide.
Nearby salary brackets
| MSC | Employee | Employer + EC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₱26,000 | ₱1,300.00 | ₱2,630.00 | ₱3,930.00 |
| ₱26,500 (this salary) | ₱1,325.00 | ₱2,680.00 | ₱4,005.00 |
| ₱27,000 | ₱1,350.00 | ₱2,730.00 | ₱4,080.00 |
FAQs: SSS contribution for ₱26,500 salary
How much is the SSS contribution for a ₱26,500 salary in 2026?
The employee pays ₱1,325.00 a month and the employer pays ₱2,650.00 plus ₱30 EC, for a total remittance of ₱4,005.00.
Is part of a ₱26,500 salary's contribution saved in MPF?
Yes. ₱975.00 a month (₱11,700.00 a year) is credited to your WISP / MPF account because your MSC is above ₱20,000.
How much would a self-employed member earning ₱26,500 pay?
₱3,975.00 a month (15% of the ₱26,500 MSC), since there is no employer share.
Will the SSS contribution for a ₱26,500 salary change in 2027?
It is not expected to. SSS has said it will not raise member contributions through 2027, so a ₱26,500 salary should keep the same ₱1,325.00 employee deduction unless SSS issues a new circular.
See every bracket in the full SSS contribution table 2026–2027.
Based on the SSS contribution schedule under RA 11199 (15% total rate, MSC ₱5,000–₱35,000). For official figures, consult the latest SSS circular.