Wyoming has no single new-employer rate: it assigns an industry base rate plus four adjustment factors (about 2.3%–9.8% in total for 2026, per a secondary source). Not included until you enter the rate on your DWS notice.
Minimum wage: State rate $5.15, but federal $7.25 applies to employers covered by the FLSA.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Wyoming?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,874 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Wyoming unemployment $0 and typical workers' comp $528. That's $20.44 per hour worked.
What is the Wyoming SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
Wyoming sets new-employer rates by industry. The 2026 taxable wage base is $33,800. Wyoming has no single new-employer rate: it assigns an industry base rate plus four adjustment factors (about 2.3%–9.8% in total for 2026, per a secondary source). Not included until you enter the rate on your DWS notice.
What is the Wyoming minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour. State rate $5.15, but federal $7.25 applies to employers covered by the FLSA.
How much is workers' comp in Wyoming?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Wyoming's all-industry index rate at $1.41 per $100 of payroll (rank 8 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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