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Payroll Tax Calculator

Estimate the total employer cost of an employee (US).

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Total Employer Payroll Tax
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The real cost of an employee

Hiring costs more than the salary itself. Employers in the US pay additional payroll taxes including Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and federal unemployment (FUTA). This calculator estimates those extra costs so you can budget accurately.

Employer payroll taxes (US)

  • Social Security: 6.2% up to the wage base
  • Medicare: 1.45% on all wages
  • FUTA: 6% on the first $7,000
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