Estimate employee cost in Texas
Calculate a planning range for hiring a W-2 employee in Texas, including federal payroll taxes, SUTA, workers comp, benefits, and payroll admin.
Estimated annual cost
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Federal payroll taxes are high-confidence. SUTA and workers compensation are planning estimates unless you enter assigned rates.
General planning estimate only. Not payroll, tax, legal, insurance, or HR compliance advice.
TX employer cost guide
Employee cost calculator for Texas
Estimate the annual employer cost of hiring a W-2 employee in Texas. This page uses the shared federal model plus a Texas SUTA baseline and workers compensation planning ranges.
State notes
- Texas has no state income tax withholding, but employer UI and workers compensation budgeting still vary by business profile.
- Workers compensation coverage is not mandatory for every Texas private employer, but many contracts and risk policies require it.
What cannot be promised with precision
The exact Texas cost depends on your assigned UI rate, workers compensation class code, payroll size, claims history, benefits design, and local or industry-specific obligations.