10/21/2026
The change means an employee making $192,300 or more will pay about $11,923 in Social Security taxes next year, up from 2026’s maximum of $11,439, an increase of $484.
Along with a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, people with disabilities and dependents, the Social Security Administration said the payroll tax cap will increase from $184,500 to $192,300.