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Uses 2026 federal figures: Social Security at 6.2% on wages to $184,500, Medicare at 1.45% with no cap, and federal unemployment at an effective 0.6% on the first $7,000 of wages after the standard 5.4% state credit. State unemployment rates and wage bases vary widely and are set per employer, so use your own assigned rate. Employers in a credit-reduction state pay more federal unemployment than 0.6%. Workers compensation rates vary by state and job classification. This does not include paid leave costs, payroll processing fees, recruiting, or state-specific mandates such as paid family leave. Estimates only, not tax advice.