29.9%: Benefits make up nearly a third (29.9%) of total employer compensation costs for

29.9%

Benefits make up nearly a third (29.9%) of total employer compensation costs for US private-industry workers — $13.79 of $46.15 per hour.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics · Employer Costs for Employee Compensation — December 2025 (2026) [58]

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