Utah has no single new-employer rate: it assigns one by industry (the industry two-year benefit ratio x 1.10 reserve factor + 0.1% social cost). 2026 rates run 0.1%–7.1% (out-of-state contractors 7.1%). Not included until you enter the rate on your Utah notice.
Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Utah?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,582 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Utah unemployment $0 and typical workers' comp $236. That's $20.29 per hour worked.
What is the Utah SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
Utah sets new-employer rates by industry. The 2026 taxable wage base is $50,700. Utah has no single new-employer rate: it assigns one by industry (the industry two-year benefit ratio x 1.10 reserve factor + 0.1% social cost). 2026 rates run 0.1%–7.1% (out-of-state contractors 7.1%). Not included until you enter the rate on your Utah notice.
What is the Utah 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 Utah?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Utah's all-industry index rate at $0.63 per $100 of payroll (rank 48 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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