Free Employer Payroll Tax Calculator
Estimate the employer portion of Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes using our free calculator.
This calculator is designed for small businesses, employers, and payroll administrators.
Calculate Employer Payroll Taxes
Enter the Social Security wage base for the applicable tax year. Verify it with the Social Security Administration.
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How Employer Payroll Taxes Work
Employers generally pay Social Security tax at 6.2% of covered wages up to the annual wage base.
Employers also generally pay Medicare tax at 1.45% of covered wages.
These employer taxes are separate from employee withholding and other employment taxes.
What's Not Included?
This calculator does not estimate federal unemployment tax, state unemployment insurance, state income tax withholding, local payroll taxes, or other employer obligations.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides educational estimates only. Actual payroll tax obligations depend on applicable laws, wage definitions, and employer circumstances.