KY State Calculator

Kentucky Employee Cost Calculator

Kentucky employee cost calculator with federal minimum wage. Calculate employment costs including KY unemployment insurance (0.3%-9.0%) and federal taxes.

Minimum Wage

$7.25/hr

SUI Rate (New)

2.70%

SUI Range

0.30% -9.00%

State Tax

No

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Key Facts About Hiring in Kentucky

Federal minimum wage: $7.25/hour

SUI rates: 0.3% to 9.0%

New employers pay 2.7%

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