DOL base 2.7%; 2.85% incl. mutualized amount (secondary).
Minimum wage: $11.00 for employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more; smaller employers $7.25.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Ohio?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,857 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Ohio unemployment $257 and typical workers' comp $255. That's $20.43 per hour worked.
What is the Ohio SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.85% on the first $9,000 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 2.7%). DOL base 2.7%; 2.85% incl. mutualized amount (secondary).
What is the Ohio minimum wage in 2026?
$11.00 per hour. $11.00 for employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more; smaller employers $7.25.
How much is workers' comp in Ohio?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Ohio's all-industry index rate at $0.68 per $100 of payroll (rank 47 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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