Social Security Contributions in South Sudan

South Sudan operates a mandatory social security system administered by the South Sudan National Social Security Scheme (SSNSS). Both employees and employers contribute to the system, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Overview of SSNSS

The SSNSS manages several benefit programs:

Contribution Rates (2026)

Contributions are calculated as a percentage of the employee's gross monthly salary, subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of SSP 300,000.

Employee Contributions (Total: 5%)

Employer Contributions (Total: 10%)

Contribution Cap

Contributions are capped at a monthly salary of SSP 300,000. Any salary above this amount is not subject to social security contributions. This means the maximum monthly employee contribution is SSP 15,000 and employer contribution is SSP 30,000.

Registration

All employers must register with the SSNSS. Registration requires:

Monthly Declarations

Employers must submit monthly contribution declarations to the SSNSS, detailing each employee's gross salary and the corresponding contributions. Declarations and payments are due by the 15th day of the following month.

Social Security Benefits

Retirement Pension

Disability and Survivor Benefits

Penalties for Non-Compliance

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