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United States: Payroll & Employment Facts

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Last verified2026-06-08
Dataset2026 statutory
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Verified statutory employment facts for United States, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the United States employer-of-record guide and the United States country hub.

What is the minimum wage in United States?

National minimum wage
$7.25 / hour
Effective 2009-07-24 dol.gov High
Next review date
Not available

What employer social contributions apply in United States?

Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.

Employer social security rate
6.20%
Effective 2026-01-01 taxsummaries.pwc.com High
Pension
Not available
Healthcare
1.45%
Effective 2026-01-01 irs.gov High
Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
0.60%
Effective 2026-01-01 irs.gov High
Annual contribution ceiling
177,300 USD
Effective 2026-01-01 ssa.gov High
Total employer burden
7.65%
Checked 2026-06-06 taxsummaries.pwc.com High

What notice and leave rules apply in United States?

Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.

Statutory notice
No statutory minimum notice period; United States employment is at-will. Notice, where given, is set by contract or policy.
Checked 2026-06-08 dol.gov
Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)
Not permitted
Checked 2026-06-08 dol.gov High
Minimum annual leave
0 days
Effective 1938-06-25 dol.gov High
Annual leave includes public holidays
No
Checked 2026-06-08 High
Public holidays per year
11 days
Effective 2021-06-17 opm.gov High

Is 13th-month pay required in United States?

None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.

Thirteenth-month pay required
No
Effective 1938-06-25 taxsummaries.pwc.com High
Profit sharing required
No
Effective 1938-06-25 taxsummaries.pwc.com High
Holiday bonus required
No
Effective 1938-06-25 taxsummaries.pwc.com High

How is severance calculated in United States?

Statutory severance
There is no federal statutory severance pay requirement in the United States; any severance is by contract or employer policy.
Checked 2026-06-08 dol.gov High

This is a reference record of statutory minimums, not legal advice. Figures can be exceeded by contract, works-council, or collective-bargaining agreements, and accident-insurance and care rates vary by case. Confirm against the linked official source before acting.

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