SUTA new-employer rate
1.9%
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SUTA wage base
$27,000
verified
Minimum wage
$16.94
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Workers' comp (typical)
$1.48/$100
rank 6/51 (1 = priciest)
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Connecticut?
A full-time worker at $19.00/hour ($39,520 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $43,683 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $3,023, FUTA $42, Connecticut unemployment $513 and typical workers' comp $585. That's $21.84 per hour worked.
What is the Connecticut SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.9% on the first $27,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Connecticut minimum wage in 2026?
$16.94 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Connecticut?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Connecticut's all-industry index rate at $1.48 per $100 of payroll (rank 6 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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