Does the unit pay social security according to the proportion of wages?

Units pay social security according to the proportion of wages, and the specific proportion will vary according to the types and regions of social security.

Usually, the unit needs to pay endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance and work injury insurance for its employees. The payment ratio of various insurances is roughly as follows:

1. endowment insurance: the unit usually pays 16% of the total wages of employees.

2. Medical insurance: the unit needs to pay 10% of the total wages of employees.

3. Unemployment insurance: the unit contribution ratio is 0.8%.

4. Maternity insurance: the proportion paid by the unit is also 0.8%.

5. Work-related injury insurance: The proportion paid by the unit varies according to different industries, generally between 0.2%- 1.9%.

If the company fails to pay social security for its employees according to law, the workers can complain to the labor bureau or the social security bureau and ask the employer to pay social security for them. The employing unit shall, within 30 days from the date of employment, apply to the social insurance agency for social insurance registration for its employees. The employing unit shall declare itself and pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, and shall not postpone or reduce the payment except for legal reasons such as force majeure. The social insurance premiums that employees should pay shall be withheld and remitted by the employer, and the employer shall inform me of the details of paying social insurance premiums on a monthly basis.

To sum up, the unit pays social security according to the proportion of wages, and the specific proportion and regulations may vary according to different regions and types of social security.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) social insurance law

Article 4

Employers and individuals in People's Republic of China (PRC) pay social insurance premiums according to law, and have the right to inquire about payment records and personal rights records, and require social insurance agencies to provide social insurance consultation and other related services.

Individuals enjoy social insurance benefits according to law and have the right to supervise the payment of their own units.