Is it legal for the company to pay social security according to the minimum base?

Legal analysis: illegal. The social security payment base is generally based on my salary income in the previous year. In order to save costs, some units buy social security for employees according to the minimum wage or a number lower than the actual salary of employees, which is unreasonable and illegal. When workers encounter employers who pay less social security, they should collect relevant evidence and directly apply for labor arbitration to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. Laborers can ask the unit to pay social security according to the actual salary, and pay the fees during the illegal payment period.

Legal basis: Article 72 of the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) determines the sources of social insurance funds according to the types of insurance, and gradually implements social overall planning. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.