C:\PAYROLL\MARKUP.EXE [_][☐][X]
C:\> RUN MARKUP.EXE

+- W-2 MARKUP CALCULATOR -+

// THE SUPPLY // v1.0 // (c) 2026
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RATES
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W-2 BURDEN (% OF WAGES) [LOCKED]
2.5 % [FIXED]
10.5 % [FIXED]
3.0 % [FIXED]
^ industry-standard US burden. NOT adjustable — this is what it costs to run W-2 payroll, period.
COST BREAKDOWN / HOUR
Talent wage.............. $80.00
+ Workers Comp & Ins...... $2.00
+ Payroll Tax............ $8.40
+ Admin / Processing..... $2.40
= TRUE COST TO YOU....... $92.80
>> NET PROFIT PER HOUR <<
$7.20
REAL MARKUP: 7.76%
looks like 25.00%  ...actually 7.76%
* rates vary by state (esp. SUTA + workers comp class). expect +/- 3-5% swing depending on jurisdiction, industry, and whether you run a PEO. burden can run hotter for high-risk trades.
C:\> _    READY.