2025 Payroll Tax Rates and Limits


(for the 2024 Payroll Tax Rates and Limits, click here)
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FEDERAL

Social Security - Employee
Taxable Limit $176,100
Tax Rate 6.2%
Tax Limit $10,918.20
   
Medicare - Employee
Taxable Limit Unlimited
Tax Rate:  
Up to $200,000 1.45%
Over $200,000 2.35%
Social Security - Employer
Taxable Limit $176,100
Tax Rate 6.2%
   
   
Medicare - Employer
Taxable Limit Unlimited
Tax Rate 1.45%
FUTA - Employer
Taxable Limit $7,000
Tax Rate 0.6%*
Tax Limit $42
*rate may be subject to additional
1.2% at year-end

 

CALIFORNIA

SDI - Employee
Taxable Limit Unlimited
Tax Rate 1.2%
   
SUI - Employer
Taxable Limit $7,000
Tax Rate Varies by Employer
   
 

 

401(k) Contributions
Under Age 50 $23,500
Ages 50 to 59 $31,000
Ages 60 to 63 Only $34,750
Over Age 64 $31,000
Business Mileage Rate
Business $.70/mile