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
Calculator
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Results
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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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