New Jersey Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in New Jersey. See FICA, federal withholding, and New Jersey state tax up to 10.75%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for New Jersey. 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 New Jersey state income tax up to 10.75%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
New Jersey payroll facts: State income tax up to 10.75%. Median household income: $89,296. State minimum wage: $15.49/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in New Jersey?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $89,296 salary, expect $7,590-$8,930 in additional employer taxes annually.
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