Capital
Washington D.C.
Currency
US Dollar
USD
Official languages
English
Population
GDP (total)
GDP per capita
Employer tax rate
Payroll frequency
Monthly
Major economic hubs
New York / Los Angeles / Chicago / San Francisco / Austin
Talent overview
Local talent landscape
Skills in demand
Software Engineer / Data Analyst / Product Manager / DevOps Engineer / Sales Executive
Top job boards
LinkedIn / Indeed / Glassdoor / ZipRecruiter
Crypto adoption
Why Rise EOR
You manage the work. Rise manages the compliance.
Rise acts as the legal employer for your U.S.-based team members, managing payroll, compliance, and benefits on your behalf. You direct the employees day-to-day work while Rise handles the rest.
Fast compliant hiring
Onboard full-time employees anywhere across all 50 U.S. states through Rise.
Fully managed tax and compliance
We handle federal, state, and local payroll taxes, W-2 filings, and regulatory compliance.
Competitive U.S. benefits
Health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement plans tailored to attract U.S. talent.
Hybrid payroll flexibility
Pay employees in USD, stablecoins, or crypto while Rise ensures full tax compliance.
No U.S. entity required
Hire across the U.S. without incorporating in each state.
How it works
From hire to payroll in five steps
01
Submit your hire
Provide the employee role, compensation, start date, and location.
02
Rise generates a compliant contract
We prepare a U.S.-compliant employment agreement and collect all statutory onboarding documents.
03
Employee signs electronically
All documents are completed digitally. Rise handles right-to-work checks and benefits setup.
04
Payroll and benefits activated
We run payroll, calculate taxes and deductions, issue payslips, and manage statutory benefits.
05
Ongoing HR and compliance
Salary changes, promotions, leave management, and offboarding are fully managed through Rise.
Payroll and compliance
What the law requires
Minimum wage
7.25 USD per hour (federal)
State minimums often higher. California: 16 USD. New York: 16 USD.
Payroll cycle
Monthly or bi-weekly depending on state
Annual leave
No federal mandate — typically 10 to 15 days
Varies by employer and state
Sick leave
No federal mandate — varies by state
Maternity leave
12 weeks unpaid via FMLA
Paternity leave
12 weeks unpaid via FMLA
13th-month pay
No legal requirement
Vacation premium
Profit sharing
Probation period
Typically 90 days
Notice period
At-will employment — no statutory notice period
Severance
No statutory requirement
Tax breakdown
Taxes and contributions
Federal and state payroll taxes apply. Employers pay FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%). Federal unemployment tax (FUTA) at 6% on first 7000 USD. State unemployment tax (SUTA) varies.
Employer social
Approx 7.65% FICA plus FUTA and SUTA
Employee social
6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare
Social security system
Social Security and Medicare (FICA)
Income tax system
Federal Income Tax (IRS)
VAT / Sales tax
No federal VAT — state sales tax varies
Progressive rates: 10% / 12% / 22% / 24% / 32% / 35% / 37% depending on income bracket and filing status.
Rise services available
Agent of Record
live
Employer of Record
live
Contractor Pay
live
Rise ID
live
Direct Payroll
live
Rise Earn
live
What Rise manages on your behalf
Tax system
Federal / state / local payroll tax (PAYE equivalent)
Social security
Social Security and Medicare (FICA)
Housing fund
Healthcare
Retirement
Additional
Employment contracts / payslips / W-2 filings / benefits administration / FLSA compliance / terminations
Hybrid payroll
Pay in
USD
, stablecoins, or crypto.
Rise ensures all tax filings remain USD-denominated for compliance.
Local legal entity
Entity name
Registered address
Share capital
Administrator
Visa and immigration
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