Total Monthly SSS Contribution
₱825.00
MSC ₱5,500.00 · Salary Range: ₱5,250 - ₱5,749.99
Contribution Breakdown
Monthly Salary Credit (MSC)
₱5,500.00
Salary Range
Salaries that map to this MSC ₱5,250 - ₱5,749.99
Employee Share (5.0%)
Deducted from your salary ₱275.00
Employer Share (10.0%)
Paid by your employer ₱550.00
EC (Employees' Compensation)
MSC below ₱15,000 ₱10.00
Total Contribution ₱825.00
No Pension Booster: The MySSS Pension Booster applies only to MSC brackets above
₱20,000. At MSC ₱5,500, your entire contribution
goes to the regular SSS fund.
Estimated Net Pay at ₱5,500
If your monthly salary is ₱5,500.00, here's your estimated take-home pay
after all mandatory deductions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding tax):
Gross Salary ₱5,500.00
Total Deductions -₱635.00
Net Take-Home Pay ₱4,865.00
View full ₱5,500 salary breakdown
for a detailed deductions table including PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and tax computation.
Compare with Adjacent Brackets
| Detail | MSC ₱5,000 | MSC ₱5,500 | MSC ₱6,000 |
| Salary Range | Below ₱5,249.99 | ₱5,250 - ₱5,749.99 | ₱5,750 - ₱6,249.99 |
| Employee Share | ₱250.00 | ₱275.00 | ₱300.00 |
| Employer Share | ₱500.00 | ₱550.00 | ₱600.00 |
| Total Contribution | ₱750.00 | ₱825.00 | ₱900.00 |
| EC | ₱10.00 | ₱10.00 | ₱10.00 |
| Pension Booster | No | No | No |
Moving from MSC ₱5,000 to ₱5,500 increases your employee
share by ₱25.00/month,
while moving up to MSC ₱6,000 adds another ₱25.00/month.
For Self-Employed, Voluntary, and OFW Members
If you're self-employed, a voluntary member, or an OFW, you pay the full
15.0% contribution yourself since there is no employer to share the cost.
Your Monthly Contribution ₱825.00
OFWs have a minimum MSC of ₱8,000. Members aged 55 and above
are limited to one MSC increase per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What salary range falls under the SSS MSC ₱5,500 bracket?
The SSS MSC ₱5,500 bracket covers salaries in the range of ₱5,250 - ₱5,749.99. If your monthly salary falls within this range, your Monthly Salary Credit is ₱5,500.00.
How much is the employee share for MSC ₱5,500?
For MSC ₱5,500, the employee share is ₱275.00 (5.0% of ₱5,500.00). This amount is deducted from your monthly salary.
How much does the employer pay for MSC ₱5,500?
The employer pays ₱550.00 (10.0% of ₱5,500.00) plus an EC (Employees' Compensation) of ₱10.00, for a total employer cost of ₱560.00.
Does the Pension Booster apply to MSC ₱5,500?
No, the MySSS Pension Booster does not apply to MSC ₱5,500. It only applies to MSC brackets above ₱20,000. Your entire contribution goes to the regular SSS fund.
What is the net pay at MSC ₱5,500?
At a salary of ₱5,500.00, the estimated monthly net pay after SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding tax is approximately
₱4,865.00. Use our
Net Pay Calculator for a more detailed breakdown.
Disclaimer: This information is based on 2026 SSS contribution rates as mandated by
RA 11199 (Social Security Act of 2018). Actual contributions may vary. Verify with the
official SSS website.