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The Social Security Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own social security figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

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Calculates monthly and annual social security contributions showing the shares paid by employees, employers and the government.

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Social Security Year 33 Year 2026: Base 1,650-17,500 baht Maximum 875 baht/month

Last check 6 June 2026

If the salary exceeds 17,500 baht, the system also uses the base 17,500 baht in the calculation of the 33, so deduct the maximum employee 875 baht and the employer maximum contribution 875 baht per month.

Social Security Rate 2026 (abbreviated)
Employee: 5% of salary maximum 875 baht/month
Employer: 5% of salary maximum 875 baht/month
Calculation base: 1,650 – 17,500 baht/month
Rights 7 Cases: Illness Childbirth Disability Old Age Death Child support Unemployment

sso decision path

Social security must be linked to net wages and taxes.

SSO contributions affect actual earnings and payroll costs, so they should be considered in conjunction with tax deductions at source, not just contributions alone.

Quick answers that people often search for.

salary20,000They usually get social security deductions first, then look at tax on the whole year's income.
salary30,000Popular search for real paychecks.
salary50,000Look at the monthly tax and deductions together.
The principles of this cluster.Net salary = total salary - social security - tax deductions at pay - other related deductions. The results are estimates to help check slips and plan, not personal tax advice.

Minimum wage base 1,650 baht Maximum wage base 17,500 baht Contribution rate 5%

How to calculate social security.

Social security is a system that protects the insurance policy in 7 cases: disease, birth defects, child mortality, child support, old age and unemployment, with 3 major articles: Article 33, 39, and 40.

Comparison of Social Security Section 33 vs 39 vs 40

listSection 33Section 39Section 40
The rightful.Employees with employers.Former insured, M.33.Freelancers.
Monthly contribution5% of salary.
(Max 875 baht)
432 baht (fixed)70 / 100 / 300 baht
Employer co-payment.✓ 5%
Number of benefits7 case6 case3-5 case
Sick.
Give birth.
Disabled
Dead.
Old age.Optional 2, 3
The child.Optional 3
Jobless.

Source: Social Security Office (sso. go. th) Update 2026

Section 33 — Employee with employer

The Section 33 self-insured person is an employee who works in an enterprise with 1 or more employees, and pays a contribution of 5% of the wages, calculated from the minimum wage of 1,650 baht to the maximum wage of 17,500 baht.

Formula: Contribution = Salary × 5% (minimum 83 baht maximum 875 baht)

Example: Salary 25,000 baht → Use base 17,500 × 5% = subtract 875 baht (over ceiling)

Payer.Contribution RateMax/ Month
Employee.5%875 baht
Employer.5%875 baht
Government.2.75%481.25 baht

Section 39 — Voluntary Self-Insured

Those who have been employed under Section 33 for at least 12 months and have been unemployed for less than 6 months can apply for Section 39 self-insured benefits, which pay 432 baht per month, with the government contributing 120 baht.

Section 40 — Self-employed

Self-employed persons aged 15-65 years can apply as self-insured persons Section 40 optional payment 3 Options:

OptionsMonthly contributionPerks.
1 option70 bahtSick, disabled, dead.
2 option100 bahtIllness, disability, death, old age.
3 option300 bahtIllness, disability, death, old age, childhood.

Calculation example

Example 1: Salary 25,000 baht (Section 33)

  • Wages above the ceiling 17,500 baht → calculated from 17,500 baht
  • Employees: 17,500 × 5% = 875 baht/month
  • Employer: 17,500 × 5% = 875 baht/month
  • Government: 17,500 × 2.75% = 481.25 baht/month

Example 2: Salary 10,000 baht (Section 33)

  • Wages not exceeding the ceiling → calculated from 10,000 baht
  • Employees: 10,000 × 5% = 500 baht/month
  • Employer: 10,000 × 5% = 500 baht/month
  • Government: 10,000 × 2.75% = 275 baht/month

Example 3: Salary 1,000 baht (Section 33)

  • Lower than minimum wage 1,650 baht → Calculated from 1,650 baht
  • Employees: 1,650 × 5% = 82.50 → 83 baht/month
  • Employer: 1,650 × 5% = 82.50 → 83 baht/month
  • Government: 1,650 × 2.75% = 45.38 baht/month

Formula used for calculation

Employee Social Security = calculated monthly earnings × 5% (Maximum 875 baht/month)

Base salary for calculation: Salary values from 1,650 to 17,500 baht (if the salary is lower than 1,650, it is calculated from 1,650 instead) Employees must pay social security contributions 5% of the salary (maximum per month 875 baht) Employers must pay 5% as well

Calculation example

Example 1: Salary 10,000 baht

  • Salary calculated. = 10,000 baht
  • Employee social security. = 10,000 × 5% = 500 baht/month
  • Employer's Social Security. = 10,000 × 5% = 500 baht/month
  • Total contributions = 1,000 baht/month (500 + 500)

Example 2: Salary 20,000 baht (calculated from the maximum point 17,500)

  • Salary calculated. = 17,500 baht (use maximum)
  • Employee social security. = 17,500 × 5% = 875 baht/month (Maximum)
  • Employer's Social Security. = 17,500 × 5% = 875 baht/month
  • Employees + employers. = 1,750 baht/month
  • If you include the government, 2.75%. = 2,231.25 baht/month

summarize

Social security is the primary right of employees. This benefit is saved for retirement, injury or disability. This benefit is also one of the tax deductions for the whole year.

refer: Social Security Office: Social Security contribution rates [Update 2026]

Verified and updated by Kamnuanlek team | Last updated: 6 June 2026

Frequently asked questions

How much is Section 33 Social Security?
Employees pay 5% of wages calculated from the minimum wage base 1,650 baht maximum 17,500 baht so minimum 83 baht maximum 875 baht per month employers pay equal contributions
How much does Section 39 pay?
The self-insured persons pay monthly contributions Section 39 432 baht with government co-payment 120 baht. Suitable for former employees Section 33 who have retired but still have social security rights.
How many options do you have for Section 40 social security?
Section 40 has 3 options: Option 1 pays 70 baht/month (coverage 3 cases) Option 2 pays 100 baht/month (coverage 4 cases) and Option 3 pays 300 baht/month (coverage 5 cases)
What's the difference between Section 33, 39, 40?
Section 33 for employees with employers paying 5% of wages protection 7 case Section 39 for those who resign but need to maintain rights monthly payment 432 baht protection 6 case Section 40 for self-employed pay 70-300 baht protection 3-5 case
How much does a Section 33 insured pay per month?
Pay 5% of wages (base 1,650-17,500 baht) maximum 875 baht/month employer pays additional 5% and government deducts 2.75% total contribution 3 Social Security Fund
What does Section 33 cover?
7 Cases: Illness, Birth, Disability, Death, Old Age (Pension/Retirement), Child Support 800 baht/month (Maximum 3 persons), Unemployment (70% of wages Maximum 180 days)
How many years of continuous social security to get a pension?
Must send contributions not less than 180 month (15 year) to receive old age pension 20% of average wages 60 last month + 1.5% per year for years exceeding 15 year if not sent to 180 month receives leave instead
What about social security?
You can apply for self-insured Section 39 within 6 months after you leave work. You pay 432 baht/month (9% of the base 4,800 baht) You keep 6 in the same case (except unemployment).

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Disclaimer: The calculation results are only estimates. Referral rate of contribution from Social Security Office (www. sso. go. th) for year 2026. Please check the latest rate from Social Security Office again.

English calculator guide

How to use the Social Security Calculator

Use this page to test a specific social security scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the social security estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline social security case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second social security case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two social security results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the social security estimate

For this social security calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the social security result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed pay period, rate, deduction and statutory assumptions to the employment figures entered. Reusing the same social security inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a social security decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For social security, Use the result to reconcile a payslip or plan take-home pay. Employer payroll rules, benefits, withholding and statutory contributions can change the final amount. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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26 July 2026

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