Payroll burden includes payroll taxes and benefits. It is calculated using a percentage assumption that is applied to payroll.
For example, if payroll is $1,000 and the burden rate is 10 percent, the burden is an extra $100. Acceptable payroll burden rates vary by market, by industry, and by company.
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