How old can I get a pension by paying social security?

Legal analysis: social security has to be paid for 15 years, and the pension can only be received after retirement age. Generally, the retirement age for women is 50 and that for men is 60.

Legal basis: Article 16 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Individuals who participate in the basic old-age insurance will receive the basic old-age pension on a monthly basis if they have paid a total of fifteen years when they reach the statutory retirement age. Individuals who participate in the basic old-age insurance and pay less than fifteen years when they reach the statutory retirement age can pay for fifteen years and receive the basic pension on a monthly basis; Can also be transferred to the new rural social endowment insurance or urban residents' social endowment insurance, enjoy the corresponding pension insurance benefits in accordance with the provisions of the State Council.