MN State Calculator

Minnesota Employee Cost Calculator

Minnesota employee cost calculator with tiered minimum wage system. Large employers pay $10.85/hour, small employers $8.85. Calculate MN employment costs with SUI (0.1%-9.0%).

Minimum Wage

$10.85/hr

SUI Rate (New)

1.00%

SUI Range

0.10% -9.00%

SUI Wage Base

$44,000

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Enter salary and state, then click Calculate

Next step after calculating costsMN UI: 1.00% on first $44,000

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Key Facts About Hiring in Minnesota

Minimum wage: $10.85/hour (large employers)

SUI rates: 0.1% to 9.0%

Small employer minimum: $8.85

Annual adjustments for inflation

Frequently Asked Questions - Minnesota

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