How much does payroll cost? A $50,000 hire can run up to $70,000

Bjorn Monsson for Xero
Posted 10/15/26

Xero reports that hiring a $50,000 employee can actually cost up to $70,000 when factoring in taxes, benefits, and payroll software—owners should budget accordingly.

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