Georgia Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Georgia. See FICA, federal withholding, and Georgia state tax up to 5.49%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Georgia. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Georgia state income tax up to 5.49%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Georgia payroll facts: State income tax up to 5.49%. Median household income: $65,030. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Georgia?
Georgia employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Georgia state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Georgia?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $65,030 salary, expect $5,528-$6,503 in additional employer taxes annually.
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