Cost of hiring an employee.
See what an employee really costs per year and per hour, including employer taxes.
the real cost of an employee
Salary is only part of it. Add the employer taxes and insurance to see the full yearly cost.
Gross wages–
Social Security & Medicare (7.65%)–
Federal + state unemployment–
Workers' comp–
Total yearly cost–
Real cost per hour–
Defaults use Nevada's 2026 new-employer unemployment rate (2.95% + 0.05% Career Enhancement) on the first $43,700, and FUTA at 0.6% on the first $7,000. Workers' comp depends on your industry and insurer. Larger Nevada payrolls may also owe the Modified Business Tax. Change the numbers for your state.
Estimate, not advice. These results are estimates for planning only, based on 2026 federal rules. They are not tax, legal or financial advice. Your real numbers depend on your full situation.
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