Rhode Island Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Rhode Island. See FICA, federal withholding, and Rhode Island state tax up to 5.99%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island state income tax up to 5.99%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Rhode Island payroll facts: State income tax up to 5.99%. Median household income: $71,169. State minimum wage: $14/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Rhode Island?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $71,169 salary, expect $6,049-$7,117 in additional employer taxes annually.
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