PA new-employer 3.822% (non-construction); wage base $10,000 confirmed by hand. Employees also pay 0.07%.
Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
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How much does it cost to hire an employee in Pennsylvania?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,155 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Pennsylvania unemployment $382 and typical workers' comp $427. That's $20.58 per hour worked.
What is the Pennsylvania SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
3.822% on the first $10,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026). PA new-employer 3.822% (non-construction); wage base $10,000 confirmed by hand. Employees also pay 0.07%.
What is the Pennsylvania minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum; no higher state rate). No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
How much is workers' comp in Pennsylvania?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Pennsylvania's all-industry index rate at $1.14 per $100 of payroll (rank 21 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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