SUTA new-employer rate
1%
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SUTA wage base
$58,300
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Minimum wage
$7.25
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Workers' comp (typical)
$1.10/$100
rank 25/51 (1 = priciest)
Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Idaho?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,132 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Idaho unemployment $374 and typical workers' comp $412. That's $20.57 per hour worked.
What is the Idaho SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1% on the first $58,300 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Idaho minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum; no higher state rate). No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
How much is workers' comp in Idaho?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Idaho's all-industry index rate at $1.10 per $100 of payroll (rank 25 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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