Employment overview in United States
Hiring in United States requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in United States without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is USD and the standard payroll cycle is bi-weekly. The official working language is English, and contracts must comply with United States employment law.
Key employment laws in United States
- Working hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodAt-will (varies by state)
- Notice periodAt-will employment
- Paid annual leave10 days (typical)
- Public holidays11 federal
- Minimum wage$7.25/hr federal (state varies)
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in United States
Payroll in United States runs bi-weekly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~10–15% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in United States
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~10–15% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in United States?
- Hire in United States in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with United States employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in USD on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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