Wyoming · 2026 and 2027
Wyoming employer payroll taxes and employee cost: SUTA from 1% on $33,800
In Wyoming, a $50,000 employee costs a new employer about $62,410 a year in 2026: 24.8% on top of pay for payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers' comp and health coverage. Change any input to see your own number.
Calculate the cost of an employee in Wyoming
Estimates for planning, not tax or legal advice. Rates change and some depend on your business; confirm yours with your state agencies, insurer or payroll provider.
What a Wyoming employer pays on top of pay
Every line of the calculator, explained, with the official source of each number.
- Social Security and Medicare
7.65% of pay
The employer matches the employee: 6.2% Social Security on pay up to $184,500 in 2026 ($192,300 in 2027) and 1.45% Medicare on all pay.
per Social Security Administration, as of Jan 1, 2026
- Federal unemployment tax (FUTA)
$42 per employee
6% of the first $7,000 of each employee's pay, less the 5.4% credit for paying Wyoming unemployment tax on time.
per Internal Revenue Service, as of Jan 1, 2026
- Wyoming unemployment insurance (SUTA)
At least 1% of $33,800
New employers pay their industry's average rate, at least 1% under federal law, on the first $33,800 of each employee's pay in 2026. After two to three years the rate follows your own claims history. The 2027 wage base is $34,900. The state assigns new employers their industry’s average rate; 1.0% is the lowest rate federal law allows.
per U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, as of Jan 1, 2026; per Washington Employment Security Department, as of Jan 1, 2026; per Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, as of Jan 1, 2027
- State paid leave and disability premiums
None
Wyoming has no employer-paid family leave or disability insurance premium among the state programs we track.
- Paid sick leave
No state requirement
Wyoming has no statewide paid sick leave requirement among the laws we track; city rules may apply.
- Workers' compensation
$1.41 per $100 of payroll
Index rate for a standard mix of job classes: rank 8 of 51 (1 = highest) and 130% of the national median in the 2024 study. Your premium depends on your job classes and claims history.
per Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, as of Jan 1, 2024
- Health insurance (employer share)
$7,500 single / $20,254 family
Average employer contribution per enrolled employee a year at Wyoming private-sector employers that offer coverage, 2025 survey.
per Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (MEPS-IC), as of Jan 1, 2025
- Minimum wage
$7.25 in 2026
Wyoming pays the federal $7.25 minimum. State rate is $5.15; most workers are owed the federal $7.25.
per Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, as of Oct 8, 2026
Checked against each source on Oct 23, 2026.
Two worked examples in Wyoming
Both for a new employer with 10 employees in a general industry in 2026, with single health coverage at the state average.
Salaried employee at $50,000
A $50,000 salary, 40 hours a week.
| Pay for hours worked2,080 hours | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Social Security (employer share)6.2% of $50,000 | $3,100 |
| Medicare (employer share)1.45% of $50,000 | $725 |
| FUTA (federal unemployment tax)0.6% of $7,000 | $42 |
| State unemployment insurance (new employer)1% of $33,800 | $338 |
| Workers' compensation (state index rate)$1.41 per $100 of payroll | $705 |
| Health insurance (single coverage, state average)average employer contribution | $7,500 |
| Total cost a year | $62,410 |
24.8% on top of pay · $30 per hour worked
Hourly employee at $18 an hour
$18 an hour for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks.
| Pay for hours worked2,080 hours | $37,440 |
|---|---|
| Social Security (employer share)6.2% of $37,440 | $2,321 |
| Medicare (employer share)1.45% of $37,440 | $543 |
| FUTA (federal unemployment tax)0.6% of $7,000 | $42 |
| State unemployment insurance (new employer)1% of $33,800 | $338 |
| Workers' compensation (state index rate)$1.41 per $100 of payroll | $528 |
| Health insurance (single coverage, state average)average employer contribution | $7,500 |
| Total cost a year | $48,712 |
30.1% on top of pay · $23.42 per hour worked
What changes for Wyoming employers in 2027
- The Social Security wage base rises from $184,500 to $192,300: up to $484 more employer tax for employees paid above it. per Social Security Administration, as of Jan 1, 2027
- The Wyoming unemployment insurance wage base becomes $34,900. per Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, as of Jan 1, 2027
Only changes already official on Oct 23, 2026. Most states publish next year's unemployment insurance rates in November and December; this page is updated when they do.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Wyoming?
About $62,410 a year in 2026 for a $50,000 employee of a new Wyoming employer with 10 staff: $12,410 above pay, of which $7,500 is health coverage, $705 workers' comp and $338 Wyoming unemployment tax. At $18 an hour full time: $48,712.
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Wyoming?
Wyoming new employers pay $4,205 yearly on a $50,000 salary, $338 of it state unemployment tax.
What is the Wyoming SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
Wyoming gives new employers their industry's average rate, at least 1% under federal law, on the first $33,800 of pay ($338 or more per employee).
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming in 2027?
Wyoming uses the federal $7.25 an hour, so 2027 starts there unless the state acts.
Is paid sick leave required in Wyoming?
No statewide requirement in Wyoming among the laws we track.
How much does workers' comp cost in Wyoming?
$1.41 per $100 of payroll at Wyoming's index rate (rank 8 of 51, 130% of the median): about $705 on $50,000 of pay.
How much do Wyoming employers pay for health insurance?
$7,500 a year per employee with single coverage and $20,254 with family coverage, the average Wyoming private-employer share of $8,997 and $27,084 premiums in 2025.
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