DOL base 2.95%; 3.00% incl. 0.05% Career Enhancement (secondary).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Nevada?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,743 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Nevada unemployment $1,123 and typical workers' comp $273. That's $20.87 per hour worked.
What is the Nevada SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
3% on the first $43,700 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 2.95%). DOL base 2.95%; 3.00% incl. 0.05% Career Enhancement (secondary).
What is the Nevada minimum wage in 2026?
$12.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Nevada?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Nevada's all-industry index rate at $0.73 per $100 of payroll (rank 42 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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