Do puerto ricans pay social security taxes?

Yes, Puerto Ricans do pay Social Security taxes if they work for an employer or are self-employed. Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, its residents are subject to the same Social Security tax requirements as those in the mainland United States. However, while they pay into the system, many Puerto Ricans do not receive the same benefits as those on the mainland, particularly regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI).