SUTA new-employer rate
1.25%
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SUTA wage base
$9,000
verified
Minimum wage
$15.00
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$1.12/$100
rank 23/51 (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 Nebraska?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,878 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Nebraska unemployment $113 and typical workers' comp $419. That's $20.44 per hour worked.
What is the Nebraska SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.25% 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 Nebraska minimum wage in 2026?
$15.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Nebraska?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Nebraska's all-industry index rate at $1.12 per $100 of payroll (rank 23 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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