Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Oklahoma?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,219 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Oklahoma unemployment $375 and typical workers' comp $498. That's $20.61 per hour worked.
What is the Oklahoma SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.5% on the first $25,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Oklahoma's all-industry index rate at $1.33 per $100 of payroll (rank 15 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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