Employer Payroll Cost Calculator
Calculate the total employer cost of payroll including mandatory employer FICA, federal and state unemployment taxes (FUTA/SUTA), and workers comp.
Company Payroll & Statutory Tax Rates
Total Employer Outlay
$181,845
Multiplier: 1.21x
Employer FICA Tax (7.65%)
$11,475
Social Security + Medicare
FUTA, SUTA & Workers Comp
$2,370
Unemployment + Insurance
Total Benefits Package
$18,000
Healthcare & 401(k) matches
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Calculation Steps:
How to Use This Calculator
- 1Enter total gross payroll across all employees.
- 2Specify number of employees on payroll.
- 3Input state unemployment insurance (SUTA) rate assigned to your business.
- 4Enter workers compensation insurance rate percentage.
- 5Include monthly employer health and retirement contributions per worker.
- 6Review total tax burden, employer expense, and the payroll multiplier.
Assumptions & Limitations
- Estimates are based on standard national averages and current prevailing construction materials and contractor rates.
- Actual trade bids may fluctuate according to local building code requirements, permit fees, and site topography.
- Always obtain multiple written bids from licensed, bonded, and insured contractors before commencing work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard employer payroll tax percentage in the US?
Mandatory statutory employer payroll taxes generally average between 8.5% and 11% of gross wages before optional benefits: 7.65% for FICA, 0.6% for FUTA, plus state unemployment (1% to 5%) and workers compensation.
What is a typical employer payroll burden multiplier?
A fully loaded payroll burden multiplier generally ranges from 1.20 to 1.40, meaning an employee earning \$60,000 in base salary costs the employer \$72,000 to \$84,000 annually.
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