SSI and SSDI Wage Reporting

The Social Security Administration requires SSI and SSDI beneficiaries to report income monthly.

Important reporting details:  

• Beneficiary or Representative Payee are responsible to report changes in work status.
• Contact the local office when you start working (phone or in person); tell them if you are using any work incentives such as Impairment-Related or Blind Work Expenses, Student Earned Income Exclusion, help from a job coach or co-worker.  
• Report gross wages monthly by the sixth of the month.
        January gross wages are reported by Feb. 6.

IMPORTANT: If you receive both SSI and SSDI, report separately to each program. 

For SSI:

• Visit the My Social Security account website.
• View a video about the SSI wage reporting app.
• Telephone wage reporting line is 1-866-772-0953.
• Fax, mail or drop off paystubs to your local SSA office.

Resource: Spotlight on Reporting Your Earnings to Social Security

For SSDI:

• Visit the My Social Security account website.
• Fax, mail or drop off paystubs to your local SSA office.

Sign up for monthly email or text wage reporting reminders right from SSA.

If you receive other benefits, earnings of $100 or more must be reported:

• SNAP and Medicaid report to Department of Human Services.
• Housing subsidy report to your housing authority.