SUTA new-employer rate
2.7%
verified
SUTA wage base
$9,500
verified
Minimum wage
$8.75
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$0.54/$100
rank 49/51 (1 = priciest)
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in West Virginia?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,805 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, West Virginia unemployment $257 and typical workers' comp $202. That's $20.40 per hour worked.
What is the West Virginia SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.7% on the first $9,500 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the West Virginia minimum wage in 2026?
$8.75 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in West Virginia?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts West Virginia's all-industry index rate at $0.54 per $100 of payroll (rank 49 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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