SUTA new-employer rate
2.7%
verified
SUTA wage base
$9,000
verified
Minimum wage
$13.73
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$0.90/$100
rank 36/51 (1 = priciest)
Wage base $9,000 confirmed by hand from DOL table.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Michigan?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,926 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Michigan unemployment $243 and typical workers' comp $337. That's $20.46 per hour worked.
What is the Michigan SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.7% on the first $9,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026). Wage base $9,000 confirmed by hand from DOL table.
What is the Michigan minimum wage in 2026?
$13.73 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Michigan?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Michigan's all-industry index rate at $0.90 per $100 of payroll (rank 36 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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