Historical Social Security and Medicare Tax Rates Table
| FICA Tax Year | OASDI (Social Security) | HI (Medicare Tax) | Total Tax |
| 1990 and later | 6.200% | 1.45% | 15.3% |
| 1988-1989 | 6.060% | 1.45% | 15.2% |
| 1986-1987 | 5.700% | 1.45% | 14.3% |
| 1985 | 5.700% | 1.35% | 14.1% |
| 1984 | 5.700% | 1.30% | 14.0% |
| 1982-1983 | 5.400% | 1.30% | 13.4% |