SUTA new-employer rate
2.6%
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SUTA wage base
$8,500
verified
Minimum wage
$15.00
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$0.89/$100
rank 37/51 (1 = priciest)
Minimum wage: Montgomery County sets a higher local minimum.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Maryland?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,900 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Maryland unemployment $221 and typical workers' comp $333. That's $20.45 per hour worked.
What is the Maryland SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.6% on the first $8,500 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Maryland minimum wage in 2026?
$15.00 per hour. Montgomery County sets a higher local minimum.
How much is workers' comp in Maryland?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Maryland's all-industry index rate at $0.89 per $100 of payroll (rank 37 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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