Rates of Contribution

The Social Security Scheme is financed by contribution from the employees, employers and the State. The amount of contribution is approximately 4% of the insured wage and the ratio of contribution by employer and employees is 2 1/2 : 1 1/2 respectively. The State supports for capital expenditure to be utilized in building hospitals, clinics, medical centres, offices and purchasing medical instruments, transporting equipment, furniture and office machinery and equipments.

RATES OF CONTRIBUTION (In Kyats)

Wage Class Monthly Contribution Rates
Class Monthly Employer Employee Total
1 Up to 4000 75.00 45.00 120.00
2 4000.01-6000 125.00 75.00 200.00
3 6000.01-8000 175.00 105.00 280.00
4 8000.01-10000 225.00 135.00 360.00
5 10000.01-12000 275.00 165.00 440.00
6 12000.01-14000 325.00 195.00 520.00
7 14000.01-16000 375.00 225.00 600.00
8 16000.01-18000 425.00 255.00 680.00
9 18000.01-20000 475.00 285.00 760.00
10 20000.01-22000 525.00 315.00 840.00
11 22000.01-24000 575.00 345.00 920.00
12 24000.01-26000 625.00 375.00 1000.00
13 26000.01-28000 675.00 405.00 1080.00
14 28000.01-30000 725.00 435.00 1160.00
15 30000.01and above 775.00 465.00 1240.00

RATES OF CONTRIBUTION(US$)

Wage Class Monthly Contribution Rates
Class Monthly Employer Employee Total
1 Up to 30.00 0.50 0.30 0.80
2 30.01-50.00 1.00 0.60 1.60
3 50.01-70.00 1.50 0.90 2.40
4 70.010-90.00 2.00 1.20 3.20
5 90.01-110.00 2.50 1.50 4.00
6 110.01-130.00 3.00 1.80 4.80
7 130.01-150.00 3.50 2.10 5.60
8 150.01-170.00 4.00 2.40 6.40
9 170.01-190.00 4.50 2.70 7.20
10 190.01 and above 5.00 3.00 8.00