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Philippine Social Insurance Systems September 8, 2026

GSIS (9%) vs SSS (4.5%): Government vs Private Salary Deductions & Pension Differences

Detailed comparison of mandatory monthly deductions, government matching, retirement pension computations, and survivorship benefits between GSIS and SSS.

Feature GSIS (Government Employees) SSS (Private Employees)
Employee Share 9.0% of Monthly Basic Salary 4.5% of MSC (Monthly Salary Credit)
Employer Share 12.0% (Government Agency) 9.5% (Private Employer)
Contribution Ceiling No Maximum Ceiling (Exact basic pay) Capped at ₱30,000 MSC (₱35,000 WISP+)
Retirement Pension Basis Basic Monthly Pension (BMP) = (0.025 × AMCSP × YOS) Highest of 3 Statutory Pension Formulas (RA 11199)

Calculate your retirement benefits using our SSS Pension Calculator and GSIS Government Salary Calculator.