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Frequently Asked Questions

What payroll taxes do Wisconsin employers pay?

Employer FICA match (7.65%), FUTA, state unemployment, and state income tax withholding.

What is the employer FICA match?

Employers match 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65% of wages.

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Wisconsin variant. This is a Wisconsin-specific version of the Payroll Tax Estimator (Flat Rate), using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Payroll Tax Estimator (Flat Rate).

Wisconsin employers owe federal payroll taxes (Social Security, Medicare, FUTA) plus state obligations (state income tax withholding and SUTA).

Payroll tax obligations in Wisconsin

Employers match the 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare withheld from employees, and pay FUTA (0.6% on the first $7,000 after credits) plus state unemployment insurance.

Wisconsin also requires state income tax withholding (3.5-7.65% across 4 brackets).

About taxes and housing in Wisconsin

Wisconsin levies a graduated income tax with a top marginal rate around 7.65%.

Wisconsin's effective property tax rate is relatively high near 1.6%, with median home values around $285,000.

Wisconsin's economy is known for dairy and agriculture, manufacturing, and food and beverage production.

Worked example: employer cost on $72,458

On a $72,458 salary, the employer's FICA match alone is 7.65% = $5,543, before FUTA and Wisconsin unemployment insurance.

Quick reference

State income tax: 3.5-7.65% across 4 brackets
State sales tax: 5% (plus 0.43% avg local)
Median home value: $285,000
Median household income: $72,458
Effective property tax rate: 1.61%
Avg auto insurance: $1,224/yr

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