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Employment Cost Calculator in Micronesia

Hiring in Micronesia? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 26, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Micronesia

Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Micronesia, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
Social Security 7.5% Employee gross wages (up to $10,000 annual wage base limit)
Wages and Salaries Tax (Income Tax Withholding) 6% (first $11,000); 10% (excess over $11,000) Employee gross wages
Business Gross Revenue Tax Varies by state Gross receipts/revenue (excluding employee wages)

Filing & Compliance

  • Social Security contributions and income tax withholdings are typically due monthly by the 15th day of the following month.
  • Quarterly wage and salary tax returns and payments are due on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
  • Annual reports summarizing employee wages, withheld taxes, and Social Security contributions are due by February 28, and employees must receive wage and tax statements by January 31.

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range Tax Rate
Up to $11,000 6%
Over $11,000 10%

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate Cap
Social Security 7.5% $10,000 annual wage base

Personal Allowances

  • Standard Deduction: $1,500 per individual.
  • Personal Exemption: $1,000 per person.
  • Employees earning less than $5,000 are entitled to a $1,000 deduction.
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