Total Cost of Employee Mandy Feng employs Jay Johnson at a salary of $35,000 a year. Feng is subject to employer Social Security taxes at a rate of 6.2% and Medicare taxes at a rate of 1.45% on Johnson's salary. In addition, Feng must pay SUTA tax at a rate of 5.4% and FUTA tax at a rate of 0.6% on the first $7,000 of Johnson's salary.