2026 planning calculator

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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Confidence profile

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.

New employer SUTA2.70%
SUTA wage base$9,000
Experienced range0.25% - 6.00%

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.

Texas Workforce Commission 2026 tax rates