Employment Cost Calculator for Reunion
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Reunion employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate (Employer Share) | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | Up to $176,100 of employee wages |
| Medicare | 1.45% | All wages |
| Federal Unemployment (FUTA) | Up to 6% | First $7,000 of employee wages |
Filing & Compliance
- Monthly DSN (Déclaration Sociale Nominative) must be submitted by the 5th of the following month for companies with 50+ employees without delayed pay, or by the 15th for companies with fewer than 50 employees or those with delayed pay.
- Event-based DSN for work stoppages or contract terminations must be sent within 5 days of the event.
- Annual federal unemployment (Form 940) is due by January 31.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €11,497 | 0% |
| €11,498 to €29,315 | 11% |
| €29,316 to €84,359 | 30% |
| Over €84,359 | 41% - 45% |
Note: Reunion Island applies the same tax scale as mainland France, with a 30% allowance on the calculated tax up to a limit of €2,450.
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | $176,100 |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | No limit |
Note: Employee social contributions represent approximately 20% to 23% of remuneration on average.
Personal Allowances
- A standard deduction of 10% of salary for professional expenses, with minimum and maximum limits.
- Employee contributions to mandatory social security schemes (health, pension, unemployment) are generally deductible from gross salary.
- A 30% allowance on income tax for residents, up to a limit of €2,450.
