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United States

US

RegionNorth America
CurrencyUSD
Employer statutory contribution rate7.65% (capped at USD 176,100/yr)
Minimum wage$7.25/hr federal (states set higher)
Statutory notice periodNone required (at-will); WARN Act requires 60 days for mass layoffs
Severance rulesNot required by federal law; some state exceptions

Data confidence: Federal floor only. 6.2% Social Security portion capped at $176,100; 1.45% Medicare continues uncapped. State unemployment insurance (SUTA) adds more, varies by state.. Figures are estimates only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Last reviewed 7/9/2026.

North America

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