The national (federal) minimum wage is USD 7.25 per hour or USD 1,160 per month. There is additional state-by-state minimum wage laws.
Gross Annual Income (USD) | Federal Tax Rate (%) |
---|---|
Up to 9,950 | 10% |
Between 9,951 to 40,525 | 12% |
Between 40,526 to 86,375 | 22% |
Between 86,376 to 164,925 | 24% |
Between 164,926 to 209,425 | 32% |
Between 209,426 to 523,600 | 35% |
Over 523,601 | 37% |
The above is based on a single employee with no partner or dependents
The employer cost is generally estimated at 9.50%-12.50% (depending on the state) of the employee salary.
- Social security - 6.2% up to a yearly limit of USD 9,932.40
- Medicare - 1.45%
- Federal Unemployment - 0.60% up to a yearly limit of USD 42
- State Unemployment - 1%-4% with yearly limits based on the state
- Worker’s Compensation - 0.25%-0.30%
- Payroll Tax (California only) - 0.38%
Standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. The standard work week is from Monday to Friday.
Overtime payment is mandatory for certain types of work and roles at both the Federal level under The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and in certain states. Certain roles and types of work may, however, be exempt from mandatory overtime requirements. For these exempt roles. Overtime is considered included in the salary.