Benefits. Basic salary and employment taxes are a minimum-in most cases you will need to provide some benefits. Typical benefits for a $50,000 salaried employee include life insurance ($150) and health coverage ($2,000-$3,000 for single persons; $6,000-$7,2000 for families-http://www.ahrq.gov).enefits. Basic salary and employment taxes are a minimum-in most cases you will need to provide some benefits. Typical benefits for a $50,000 salaried employee include life insurance ($150) and health coverage ($2,000-$3,000 for single persons; $6,000-$7,2000 for families-http://www.ahrq.gov).