Social Security Tax Cap (2026)
$176,100
Maximum taxable Social Security earnings
Summary
The 2026 Social Security wage cap is $176,100 — earnings above this aren't subject to the 6.2% Social Security portion of FICA. Medicare's 1.45% applies to all earnings (no cap), plus an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax on wages above $200,000 (single) / $250,000 (MFJ). Total FICA on a $176,100 salary maxes at $13,475 employee + $13,475 employer.
Breakdown
Source
Social Security Administration / IRS· As of 2026-Q1
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