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Need help estimating net pay? Use our free paycheck calculator to figure out wages, tax withholdings, deductions for salaried employees and hourly employees in Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Payroll Tax & Labor Laws

Explore key payroll tax and labor laws you may need to follow to pay salary employees and hourly employees in Wisconsin.

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Did you know that Wisconsin has reciprocal withholding agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan to exempt Wisconsin residents working in those states from income tax liability and tax filing requirements in those states? Residents of the reciprocating states have the same exemptions on compensation earned in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Wage and Hour Laws

Minimum Wage

Employers must pay employees covered by Wisconsin's minimum wage law at least $7.25*** an hour. All employees are covered.

Overtime

Pay Frequency

Employers covered by Wisconsin's wage payment law must pay wages at least monthly and not more than 31 days following the close of a pay period. Workers under valid collective bargaining agreements can be paid on different payment schedules.

Wisconsin Unemployment

Taxable Wage Base ($000s): $14,000

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages): New Employer 3.05% - 3.25%, Construction 2.90% - 3.10%

Wisconsin Income Tax Withholding

Employers covered by Wisconsin's wage payment law must pay wages at least monthly and not more than 31 days following the close of a pay period. Workers under valid collective bargaining agreements can be paid on different payment schedules.

Wisconsin Benefits

Wisconsin has reciprocal withholding agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan.

Wisconsin Voting Rights

Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours: Yes

Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave: Yes

Wisconsin requires employers to allow employees sufficient leave time to vote.

All employers in Wisconsin must allow employees time off to vote. This summary is restricted to coverage of private employers. Employers must grant employees three hours of voting time leave. Employers can designate hours of voting time leave.

This website contains articles posted for informational and educational value. SurePayroll is not responsible for information contained within any of these materials. Any opinions expressed within materials are not necessarily the opinion of, or supported by, SurePayroll. The information in these materials should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and it should not substitute for legal, accounting, and other professional advice where the facts and circumstances warrant. If you require legal or accounting advice or need other professional assistance, you should always consult your licensed attorney, accountant or other tax professional to discuss your particular facts, circumstances and business needs.

SurePayroll, Inc. and its subsidiaries assume no liability and make no warranties on or for the information contained on these state payroll pages. The information presented is intended for reference only and is neither tax nor legal advice. Consult a professional tax, legal or other advisor to verify this information and determine if and/or how it may apply to your particular situation.

Revised: Jan 01, 2025

Let's answer some of your questions

What is the minimum wage for Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's minimum wage rate is currently $7.25 per hour.  It is $2.33 for tipped employees. Special rules apply to minimum wage standards for Wisconsin.

What is the overtime rate in Wisconsin?

The state overtime law applies to most Wisconsin employers, including state and local units of government but not necessarily to each individual worker. Covered workers, regardless of age, must be paid 1 1/2 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week.

Do employees pay state income tax in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has reciprocal withholding agreements with Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan to exempt Wisconsin residents working in those states from income tax liability and tax filing requirements in those states. Residents of the reciprocating states have the same exemptions on compensation earned in Wisconsin.

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