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Hire employees in United States with an Employer of Record

The US is the world's largest hiring market with deep talent across tech, finance, and operations. Each state has its own employment, tax, and benefits rules — an EOR removes that complexity. Expand EOR makes it possible to hire in United States compliantly — without setting up a local entity. Contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all handled.

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Largest talent market
Complex multi-state compliance
Strong tech ecosystem

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 hours
    40 hrs/week
  • Probation period
    At-will (varies by state)
  • Notice period
    At-will employment
  • Paid annual leave
    10 days (typical)
  • Public holidays
    11 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.

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Why 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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