How old can I pay social security?

The payment age of social security is usually over 16 years old, and anyone who has not reached the statutory retirement age can start to pay.

The age of social security payment is based on China's social security policy and labor law. 16 years old is the legal minimum working age in China, and it is also the starting age at which minors can legally take part in work. Therefore, from the age of 16, individuals are eligible to pay social security. At the same time, people who have not reached the statutory retirement age need to continue to pay social security to ensure that they can enjoy the corresponding social security benefits when they reach retirement age.

1. The significance of social security: social security is the core of the social security system. By paying social security, individuals can get financial help and protection in the case of old age, illness, work injury, unemployment and maternity.

2. Types of social security: China's social security mainly includes endowment insurance, medical insurance, work injury insurance, unemployment insurance and maternity insurance.

3. Payment method: individuals can pay through the unit or go to the Social Security Bureau themselves.

Precautions: When paying social security, individuals need to pay attention to the status of their social security accounts, ensure that the account balance is sufficient, and avoid affecting their social security rights and interests because of arrears.

To sum up, generally speaking, from the age of 16, people who have not reached the statutory retirement age can start to pay social security. Individuals should pay social security in time to ensure that their social security rights and interests are not affected. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the changes in social security policies in order to adjust our payment plan in time.

Legal basis:

Labor law of the people's Republic of China

Article 72

The social insurance fund shall determine the source of funds according to the types of insurance and gradually implement social pooling. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.