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Calculate the total employer cost of hiring in Florida, including Social Security, Medicare (FICA), and federal unemployment tax (FUTA). Florida has no state payroll tax.

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Florida Payroll Tax Calculator — Employer Guide 2026

Florida Payroll Taxes for Employers

Florida is one of the most employer-friendly states in the country. There is no state income tax withholding, no state disability insurance, and no state-specific payroll surcharge. Florida employers only handle federal payroll obligations: FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) and FUTA. This Florida payroll tax calculator shows total employer cost per employee.

Total Employer Cost = Gross Wage + Employer SS (6.2%) + Employer Medicare (1.45%) + FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000)

FICA Taxes in Florida

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. Both employees and employers pay FICA: Social Security at 6.2% each (employee + employer) up to the $176,100 wage base, and Medicare at 1.45% each with no wage cap. An employee earning $60,000 generates $3,720 in employer Social Security and $870 in employer Medicare — $4,590 total employer FICA cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What payroll taxes do Florida employers pay?
Florida employers pay the employer share of Social Security (6.2% on wages up to $176,100), Medicare (1.45% on all wages), and Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) at 0.6% on the first $7,000 of each employee's wages. Florida has no state unemployment tax surcharge beyond the standard FUTA credit.
Does Florida have a state payroll tax?
Florida has no state income tax and no state-specific payroll tax surcharge. Employers in Florida only pay federal payroll taxes: FICA (Social Security + Medicare) and FUTA.
How much does it cost to employ someone in Florida?
Total employer cost is typically 107–108% of an employee's gross wage. For a $50,000/year employee, the employer pays an additional ~$3,825 in FICA taxes plus ~$42 in FUTA, for a total employer cost of approximately $53,900/year.

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