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Taxes
Oklahoma Payroll Taxes 2026: Complete Overview for Employers
Oklahoma graduated 0.25%–4.75% income tax, SUI on the first $24,000, and all employer tax obligations explained.
Practical guides on OK payroll taxes, employer registration, SUI, minimum wage, and labor laws — written for small business owners, not accountants.
Written by payroll professionals at Pacific Data Services — trusted since 1969.
Oklahoma has six income tax brackets from 0.25% to 4.75%, with the top rate applying at relatively modest income levels.
Oklahoma’s $24,000 SUI wage base is above the national average, though the relatively low rate range helps manage costs.
Oklahoma requires employers to pay at least semi-monthly, with final wages due by the next regular payday after separation.
Oklahoma graduated 0.25%–4.75% income tax, SUI on the first $24,000, and all employer tax obligations explained.
Get your EIN, register with Oklahoma, set up withholding, new hire reporting — the complete checklist.
New employer rate 1.5%, experienced range 0.30%–5.50%, wage base $24,000.
Oklahoma minimum wage $7.25/hr. Oklahoma’s minimum wage is $7.25/hr, matching the federal rate. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13/hr.
IRS classification rules, Oklahoma-specific considerations, misclassification penalties.
Gusto vs Paychex vs QuickBooks vs ADP — detailed comparison for Oklahoma small businesses.