First Employee Cost Calculator
Think hiring costs just salary? Think again. See the true employer cost including payroll taxes, workers' comp, and state-specific requirements.
Employee Details
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Total Employer Cost
$65,747
+9.6% more than salary alone
Base Salary$60,000
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)$4,590
FUTA (Federal Unemployment)$42
SUTA (California Unemployment)$238
Workers' Compensation (est.)$870
ETT$7
Additional Cost+$5,747
What's Not Included
- Payroll processing fees ($20-50/month per employee)
- Equipment and software costs
- Training and onboarding time
- Paid time off (varies by policy)
- Retirement contributions (if offered)
California Employer Notes
State Income Tax:Yes (employee-paid)
SUTA Rate (New Employer):3.4%
SUTA Wage Base:$7,000
Workers' Comp (Office):$1.45 per $100
Additional State Taxes:
ETT: 0.1% (on first $7,000)