Calculate the true cost of hiring an employee in Ohio — beyond salary. All mandatory employer taxes included. Independent and vendor-neutral.
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Ohio employers pay FUTA (0.6% on $7,000 = $42) and SUI (2.7% new employer on $9,000 = $243 max). Important: most Ohio cities levy 1-2.5% local income tax that employers must withhold separately — this is an administrative cost not shown here. Budget for payroll software that handles municipal tax filings.
Mandatory FUTA + SUI cost per employee per year at new employer rates (excludes benefits):
| State | FUTA Rate | SUI Rate / Base | Min Tax/Employee |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1.8% | 3.400% on $7,000 | $364 |
| Texas | 0.6% | 2.700% on $9,000 | $285 |
| New York | 0.6% | 4.025% on $12,300 | $537 |
| Florida | 0.6% | 2.700% on $7,000 | $231 |
| Illinois | 0.6% | 3.500% on $13,590 | $518 |
| Pennsylvania | 0.6% | 3.689% on $10,000 | $411 |
| Ohio | 0.6% | 2.700% on $9,000 | $285 |
| Georgia | 0.6% | 2.700% on $9,500 | $298 |
| North Carolina | 0.6% | 1.000% on $31,400 | $356 |
| New Jersey | 0.6% | 2.817% on $42,300 | $1234 |
Highlighted row = current state. FUTA shown at state effective rate (may vary due to credit reductions). Actual costs vary by experience rating.
In Ohio, employers typically pay 20-30% above base salary in total employment costs. On a $75,000 salary, expect $88,000-$97,000 in total annual cost including employer FICA (7.65%), FUTA (0.6% on $7,000), OH SUI (2.700% on $9,000), health insurance, and 401(k) match.
Ohio employers are responsible for: Employer Social Security (6.2% on wages up to $184,500), Employer Medicare (1.45% on all wages), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000 per employee), and OH SUI (2.700% on first $9,000 per employee). Ohio employers pay FUTA (0.6% on $7,000 = $42) and SUI (2.7% new employer on $9,000 = $243 max). Important: most Ohio cities levy 1-2.5% local income tax that employers must withhold separately — this is an administrative cost not shown here. Budget for payroll software that handles municipal tax filings.
No. The 2.700% rate shown is the OH new employer rate for 2026. After 1-3 years of employment history, your rate is recalculated based on your actual layoff/claims experience. Employers with low turnover often get rates below the new employer rate; those with high turnover pay more.
FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) is a federal tax of 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee annually (max $42/employee). SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) is OH's state equivalent — 2.700% on the first $9,000 (max $243/employee at new employer rate). Both fund unemployment insurance programs.
Ohio employers pay FUTA (0.6% on $7,000 = $42) and SUI (2.7% new employer on $9,000 = $243 max). Important: most Ohio cities levy 1-2.5% local income tax that employers must withhold separately — this is an administrative cost not shown here. Budget for payroll software that handles municipal tax filings. Use this calculator to compare total cost across all 10 states before deciding where to hire.