Florida · 2026 employer costs
The cost of an employee in Florida
At a $75,000 salary, the fully-burdened employer cost in Florida is $81,045 (+8.1%). That is the lowest among the states we currently cover — below Texas ($81,079), California ($81,296), New York ($81,632), and Washington ($81,946).
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How the $6,045 on top of salary breaks down
- Social Security77%
- Medicare18%
- FUTA1%
- State SUI3%
- Workers' comp1%
| Base salary | — | $75,000 |
| Social Security (employer) | 6.20% up to $184,500 | $4,650 |
| Medicare (employer) | 1.45% (no cap) | $1,088 |
| FUTA | 0.60% on first $7,000 | $42 |
| State unemployment (SUI/FL) | 2.70% up to $7,000 | $189 |
| Workers' compensation (est.)est. | ~0.10% (office/clerical est.) | $77 |
| Total cost | $81,045 |
Estimate for budgeting, not tax advice. SUI uses the new-employer rate; workers' comp is an adjustable office-class estimate. See methodology.
Florida employer payroll taxes (2026)
- State income tax on wages
- No
- State unemployment (SUI) wage base
- $7,000
- SUI new-employer rate
- 2.70%
- SUI rate range (experienced)
- 0.10% – 5.40%
- FUTA (federal unemployment)
- 0.60% on first $7,000
- Workers' comp (office class, est.)
- ~$0.1–$0.105 / $100
Standard 0.6% net rate (no credit reduction).
Estimate — set by your carrier and experience rating.
Worked examples
Fully-burdened employer cost in Florida, 2026 rates:
| Salary | Added | Total cost | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45,000 | $3,720 | $48,720 | +8.3% |
| $75,000 | $6,045 | $81,045 | +8.1% |
| $120,000 | $9,534 | $129,534 | +7.9% |
Includes Social Security (6.20% to $184,500), Medicare, FUTA, Florida SUI at the new-employer rate (2.70%), and an office workers' comp estimate. Excludes optional benefits.
Florida employer cost FAQ
How much does it cost to employ someone in Florida?
Beyond salary, a Florida employer pays Social Security and Medicare (7.65% combined), FUTA, and Florida state unemployment on the first $7,000 of wages. For a $75,000 salary that totals about $81,045 (+8.1%) before benefits.
What is the Florida SUI / SUTA rate for 2026?
The 2026 taxable wage base is $7,000. New employers pay 2.70%; experienced employers range 0.10%–5.40% based on their claims history.
Compare with other states
Or read how the burden stack works in our labor burden rate guide, compare 1099 vs W2 employer costs, and see every figure sourced in our methodology.