SUTA new-employer rate
2.376%
verified
SUTA wage base
$9,000
verified
Minimum wage
$15.00
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$1.31/$100
rank 16/51 (1 = priciest)
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Missouri?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,050 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Missouri unemployment $214 and typical workers' comp $490. That's $20.53 per hour worked.
What is the Missouri SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.376% on the first $9,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Missouri minimum wage in 2026?
$15.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Missouri?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Missouri's all-industry index rate at $1.31 per $100 of payroll (rank 16 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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