what is the traditional percentage that an employer should budget for in california on wages
All states require that you purchase workers' compensation insurance once you have someone on payroll. Rates vary by state, but a 2014 report [PDF] from the state of Oregon noted that the median rate is around $1.85 per $100 of payroll, or 1.85 percent of an employeeâs salary. If youâre in California, you could pay up to 3.5 percent of total wages to cover workers' compensation.