Life at Social Security


Anyone who has worked at Social Security can tell you that there is no such thing as a typical day. Our fast-paced and service-driven environment presents new challenges everyday.


One of the only constants is the knowledge that what we do has real value to our customers. We truly make a difference in the lives of the American public. Knowing that, we place a high value on ensuring that our employees have every tool needed to work at their highest potential.


See our Career Paths to learn about how your talents fit at Social Security. Click in the following to see more about our: Locations, Pay & Benefits, Work/Life Balance, and Workforce Diversity.  (You will also find these on the tabbed navigation at the top of every page in the Careers Website.)


About Our Mission

Forward thinking. Radical approaches. Surpassing the standard.

These are the elements that created one of the world's most successful social insurance programs.

For over 75 years, the Social Security Administration has touched the lives of people you know. Social Security has helped millions of elderly and disabled individuals live free from poverty.

With an estimated 94% of all workers covered under Social Security, new challenges require that we question the limits of the status quo, and reach beyond the realm of the usual and standard.

We're looking for innovators to shape the future with us!


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