20 C.F.R. § 416.910
Meaning of substantial gainful activity.
Cite as 20 C.F.R. § 416.910 (2026)
Substantial gainful activity means work that—
(a) Involves doing significant and productive physical or mental duties; and
(b) Is done (or intended) for pay or profit.
(See § 416.972 for further details about what we mean by substantial gainful activity.)
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 416.972