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Congress. The FICA tax rate hasn't changed in many years, but the ceiling on earned income is raised every few years to keep pace with inflation. In 2010 and 2011, an employee pays 6.2% of the first $106,800 of earned wages for Social Security, and 1.45% of all wages for Medicare Part A (hospitalization). The employer matches an equal amount from company funds, for a total contribution of approximately 15.3%.

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