Guides to Hiring Employees Across the United States

For employers managing remote teams, minimizing hiring expenses is crucial. These states offer the best combination of low or no payroll taxes and affordable employment costs, making it easier for companies to hire while keeping costs under control, especially for a $40K salary benchmark.

State
Wyoming	With no state payroll tax and one of the lowest employer costs at around $43 000, Wyoming is ideal for cost-conscious employers.
South Dakota	No payroll tax keeps total employment costs low at $44 000, making South Dakota highly affordable for remote hiring.
Tennessee	A modest 2.75% payroll tax still results in competitive costs for employers, around $45 000.
Alaska	No state payroll tax and low employment-related taxes make Alaska an affordable state to hire remote talent.
Idaho	With payroll taxes under 3.55%, Idaho offers low overall costs while providing affordable talent acquisition.

Attracting top remote talent means offering competitive salaries that allow workers to retain more of their earnings. These states, with favorable tax policies, enable employees to keep a high percentage of their salary, making them more appealing for workers and giving employers a strong advantage in compensation offers.

State
Texas	Employees keep nearly 78% of their salary, thanks to no state income tax, giving employers a strong advantage in compensation packages.
Florida	With no state income tax, employees retain close to 78% of their earnings.
Nevada	While Nevada has a modest payroll tax (~3.75%), employees still keep around 75% of their earnings.
Washington	With no state income tax, Washington allows remote employees to retain a high portion of their earnings, ideal for tech-driven talent.
New Hampshire	No state income tax helps employees keep more of their pay, making it attractive for workers who prioritize earnings retention.