SUTA new-employer rate
1%
verified
SUTA wage base
$15,400
verified
Minimum wage
$14.42
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$1.60/$100
rank 5/51 (1 = priciest)
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Vermont?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,099 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Vermont unemployment $154 and typical workers' comp $599. That's $20.55 per hour worked.
What is the Vermont SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1% on the first $15,400 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Vermont minimum wage in 2026?
$14.42 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Vermont?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Vermont's all-industry index rate at $1.60 per $100 of payroll (rank 5 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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