Iowa Employee Cost Calculator
Iowa employee cost calculator with federal minimum wage. Calculate employment costs including IA unemployment insurance (0%-7.5%) and federal payroll taxes.
$7.25/hr
1.00%
0.00% -7.50%
$20,400
Enter salary and state, then click Calculate
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Key Facts About Hiring in Iowa
Federal minimum wage: $7.25/hour
SUI rates: 0.0% to 7.5%
New employers pay 1.0%
Agricultural exemptions available
Frequently Asked Questions - Iowa
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