EOR cost in United States, 2026
Hiring through an Employer of Record in United States starts at $199/month for lean providers and runs to $1200/month+ at the enterprise tier. On top of the EOR fee, the statutory employer burden in United States is 11.5% of gross salary — that's what you pay before any EOR markup.
What the 11.5% covers
Burden varies materially by state — SUTA rates range 0.3-6.7%. We model national average. Verify your state's exact rate before final budget.
Where every dollar goes
🇺🇸 United States · $80,000 gross salary · $550/mo EOR fee
For a $80,000 hire
| Gross salary | $80,000 |
| Employer burden (11.5%) | $9,200 |
| EOR fee (mid tier, 12 months) | $6,600 |
| Total annual cost (before hidden fees) | $95,800 |
Where these numbers come from
Cross-checked against OECD Statutory Tax & Social Contribution Database. Verified 2026-06-02.
Cost to employ via EOR
Headline fee plus statutory burden plus the hidden charges most pricing pages omit. All numbers are first-pass estimates — verify with a written quote.
| Gross salary | 🇺🇸 United States | $80,000 |
| Employer burden | 11.5% statutory | $9,200 |
| EOR fee (12 months) | $549/mo × 12 | $6,588 |
| Setup + deposit | 1.5 month deposit + onboarding | $1,074 |
| FX margin + payroll fees | ~1.25% of payroll | $1,000 |
| Statutory benefits buffer | 8% of burden | $736 |
Total annual cost$98,598 23.2% above headline salary · $8,216/mo all-in | ||
Estimate only. Actual quotes vary by salary, role, location, contract length, and benefits package. Get at least three written quotes before committing. We do not sell EOR services and do not earn commission on any provider listed.