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Report monthly wages and other income

You must report your monthly wages and changes in income from other sources to get accurate monthly SSI payments. If you live with your spouse, you must also report their income.

Have your wages reported to us

Complete form SSA-8240 to give permission to Social Security to get your monthly wage information directly from Payroll Data Providers through a Payroll Information Exchange (PIE).

If you authorize us to receive your wages automatically through PIE, you may not need to report them every month. You must still report wages for employers not received through PIE and continue to notify your local office if you change jobs or stop working.

Report wages each month

Report monthly wages by the sixth day of the month after you get paid. If you change jobs, notify your local office so you can keep reporting online.

You must report your monthly wages if your employer does not report them through PIE or has stopped participating.

Report your wages online

Report wages each month by app or by phone

You can submit your wages using the SSA Mobile Wage Reporting App, available in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Automated telephone wage reporting is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, once you have been instructed by one of our representatives.  Contact your local office for more information. 

Report changes in income from self-employment and other sources

Report changes in self-employment and other income by the tenth day of the month after the change. Common changes can include child support, pensions, unemployment benefits, or cash received.

Call +1 800-772-1213

Call TTY +1 800-325-0778

Available in most U.S. time zones Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Sign up for reporting reminders

We’ll send an email or text message every month that reminds you to report your wages.

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