Required certification · Jordan
Social Security Corporation (SSC)
Jordan's state social insurance fund for employers and workers
Market position
The Social Security Corporation runs Jordan's statutory social insurance scheme under the Social Security Law, funded by employer and employee contributions on insured wages. Its insurances include old-age, disability and death pensions and work-injury cover. An amended Social Security Law, centred on retirement rules, passed the House of Representatives in June 2026, according to Petra.
Jordan-specific note
Employers in Jordan pay social security contributions for their workers to the Social Security Corporation: 14.25% from the employer and 7.5% from the employee, according to PwC's tax summary. Payroll software sold in Jordan should calculate these contributions; ask the vendor to confirm how it handles SSC.
Pros
- + Statutory social insurance for workers, funded jointly by employer and employee
- + Covers old-age, disability and death pensions and work injuries
- + Contributions are a fixed share of insured wages, so payroll costs are predictable
Cons
- − The employer share of 14.25% of insured wages is a recurring cost on top of pay
- − Retirement rules were being amended in 2026; check the current rules with the SSC
- − Rates here come from PwC's tax summary; confirm current rates and registration steps with the SSC
Typical Jordan pricing
No fee schedule read. Contributions, per PwC's Jordan tax summary (reviewed July 2026): 14.25% of insured wages paid by the employer and 7.5% by the employee.
Why this matters for Jordan trades
The ISTD administers income tax, 16% general sales tax and the JoFotara e-invoicing system, so contractors issuing invoices should confirm that their accounting software is linked to JoFotara. Under the Construction Contractors Law, no one may practise contracting without registering with the JCCA, and no ministry, municipality, public shareholding company or other entity may sign a works contract with a contractor who is not registered and classified; the Government Tenders Department manages contractor licensing and classification and publishes the Contractor Classification Instructions of 2020. Engineering studies and designs may be prepared only by offices registered with the JEA, companies register with the Companies Control Department (CCD), and employers pay Social Security Corporation contributions of 14.25% of insured wages, with 7.5% from the employee, according to PwC’s tax summary.
Jordanian construction and trades software selection is shaped by JoFotara, the national e-invoicing system run by the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD): its invoicing regulation recognises e-invoices issued through JoFotara or software linked to it, and Jordanian press reported that use of the system became mandatory from the start of April 2025. Add 16% general sales tax, Social Security Corporation contributions on insured wages, registration and classification with the Jordan Construction Contractors Association (JCCA) for works contracts, and Jordan Engineers Association (JEA) registration for engineering work.
Frequently asked
Is Social Security Corporation (SSC) a good fit for Jordan trades?
The Social Security Corporation runs Jordan's statutory social insurance scheme under the Social Security Law, funded by employer and employee contributions on insured wages. Its insurances include old-age, disability and death pensions and work-injury cover. An amended Social Security Law, centred on retirement rules, passed the House of Representatives in June 2026, according to Petra. Employers in Jordan pay social security contributions for their workers to the Social Security Corporation: 14.25% from the employer and 7.5% from the employee, according to PwC's tax summary. Payroll software sold in Jordan should calculate these contributions; ask the vendor to confirm how it handles SSC.
What does Social Security Corporation (SSC) cost in Jordan?
No fee schedule read. Contributions, per PwC's Jordan tax summary (reviewed July 2026): 14.25% of insured wages paid by the employer and 7.5% by the employee. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Jordan pricing on the vendor's site before committing.