Wisconsin Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Wisconsin. See FICA, federal withholding, and Wisconsin state tax up to 7.65%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin state income tax up to 7.65%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Wisconsin payroll facts: State income tax up to 7.65%. Median household income: $67,125. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Wisconsin?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $67,125 salary, expect $5,706-$6,713 in additional employer taxes annually.
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