Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate 2026 payroll taxes for employers and employees. FICA matching (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA, SUTA, federal withholding. Support for multiple employees with total annual cost.
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2026 Payroll Tax Reference
| Tax | Employee | Employer | Wage Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | 6.2% | $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | 1.45% | No limit |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | N/A | Over $200,000 |
| FUTA | N/A | 0.6% | $7,000 |
| SUTA | N/A | Varies | Varies by state |
How Payroll Taxes Work
- Employers match employee FICA contributions (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare).
- Employers pay FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000) and SUTA (varies by state).
- Employees pay federal income tax withholding based on W-4.
- Additional Medicare tax (0.9%) applies to wages over $200,000.
2026 Payroll Tax Rates
- Social Security: 6.2% employer + 6.2% employee (wage base $176,100)
- Medicare: 1.45% employer + 1.45% employee (no cap)
- Additional Medicare: 0.9% on employee wages over $200,000
- FUTA: 0.6% on first $7,000 per employee (after state credit)
- SUTA: Varies by state (average 2.7%)
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