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The fully loaded cost of a Agriculture hire in North Carolina combines North Carolina’s 1% SUTA rate with the Agriculture workers’ comp rate of $3.50/$100, typical Agriculture benefits, and overhead.
Open the CalculatorPre-configured with North Carolina tax rates and Agriculture benchmarks. Adjust salary, benefits, and overhead to model your specific hire.
Total Annual Cost
$57,680
Loaded multiplier: 1.28× base salary
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Combined North Carolina state tax rates and Agriculture industry benchmarks for 2026.
Each figure combines North Carolina statutory rates with Agriculture industry estimates. Statutory rates are fixed by law; published benchmarks come from BLS and SHRM; representative estimates vary by employer and carrier; and benefit/overhead defaults are editable TrueHireCost modeling assumptions.
| Metric | Value | Type | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina SUTA rate | 1% | Representative estimate | North Carolina Division of Employment Security | Aug 2026 |
| North Carolina SUTA wage base | $32,000 | Official statutory figure | North Carolina Division of Employment Security | Aug 2026 |
| Agriculture workers’ comp | 3.5 / $100 payroll | Representative estimate | DOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs | Aug 2026 |
| Agriculture median salary | $45,000 | Published benchmark | BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics | Aug 2026 |
| Agriculture monthly benefits | $400 | Representative estimate | BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC) | Aug 2026 |
| 401(k) employer match | 2% | TrueHireCost modeling assumption | TrueHireCost methodology | Aug 2026 |
| Annual overhead | $1,600 | TrueHireCost modeling assumption | TrueHireCost methodology | Aug 2026 |
| North Carolina minimum wage | $7.25/hr | Official statutory figure | North Carolina Division of Employment Security | Aug 2026 |
| Employer FICA | 7.65% | Official statutory figure | IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) | Aug 2026 |
How to read this table
A Agriculture hire in North Carolina at the median $45,000 salary costs approximately $57,680 fully loaded — a 1.28× multiplier combining North Carolina’s 1% SUTA with Agriculture workers’ comp at $3.50/$100.
Finance, tech, manufacturing, and research anchor North Carolina’s Research Triangle economy.
Agriculture hiring is seasonal and increasingly reliant on H-2A guest workers amid domestic labor shortages. In North Carolina, highly seasonal hiring of farmworkers, many via h-2a guest-worker programs, plus year-round agribusiness staff.
When hiring Agriculture staff in North Carolina, budget for the 1% SUTA rate on the first $32,000 of wages, $3.50/$100 workers’ comp, and state income tax withholding up to 4.5%.
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
North Carolina workforce agency
Agriculture wages & turnover
Federal employer tax guide
Agriculture industry resource
Agriculture industry resource
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Last updated 2026-08-24
Every rate and formula is checked against the issuing agency before publication. Last updated 2026-08-24.
IRS
FICA, FUTA tax rate & wage base
U.S. DOL
FUTA credit, federal wage & hour
State Workforce Agencies
SUTA rates, wage bases, new-employer rates
BLS
Industry salary benchmarks & turnover
The fully loaded cost combines North Carolina’s 1% SUTA rate with the Agriculture workers’ comp rate of $3.50/$100, a typical $45,000 median salary, $400/month benefits, and overhead. Use the calculator above for a precise North Carolina Agriculture estimate.
Yes — Workers’ comp required for 3+ employees in non-exempt industries. The Agriculture class code sets the rate at $3.50 per $100 of payroll.
Agriculture roles typically pay $28,000–$85,000. North Carolina Agriculture salaries may vary by metro and experience.
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