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State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Rates by State (2024)

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Shannon Ongaro

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July 30, 2024

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August 12, 2024

Key takeaways
  1. State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) is a government-funded program providing temporary financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
  2. Benefit amounts, taxes, and eligibility criteria vary by state.
  3. SUI programs are primarily funded by employers through payroll taxes, though some states also require minimal employee contributions.

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) is a state-run insurance program that provides short-term benefits to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It is funded by employers through payroll taxes. 

This insurance helps unemployed individuals while they search for new employment. The specifics, such as the amount and duration of benefits, are determined by state law. 

In most states, SUI is funded solely by employers, though a few states also require minimal contributions from employees. Employers must register for an SUI account number and pay these taxes in any state where they have employees working.

Here's a look at the latest SUI rates by state (2024):

State Maximum Taxable Earnings Employee Deductions Employee Tax Rates New Employer Rate Voluntary Contributions
Alabama $8,000 None 0.20% to 5.40% 2.7% Not Permitted
Alaska $47,100 0.0051 1.0% to 5.4% 1.86% Not Permitted
Arizona $8,000 None 0.07% to 18.78% 2.0% Not Permitted
Arkansas $7,000 None 0.3% to 14.2% 3.10% Permitted
California $7,001 None 1.5% to 6.2% 3.40% Not Permitted
Colorado $20,400 None 0.75% to 10.39% 1.70% Permitted
Connecticut $15,000 None 1.7% to 6.6% 2.80% Not Permitted
Delaware $10,500 None 0.3% to 6.5% 1.20% Not Permitted
Florida $7,000 None 0.1% to 5.4% 2.70% Not Permitted
Georgia $9,500 None 0.06% to 8.1% 2.70% Permitted
Hawaii $56,700 None 0% to 6.20% 4.00% Not Permitted
Idaho $49,900 None 0.207% to 5.4% 1.00% Not Permitted
Illinois $13,271 None 0.850% to 8.650% 0.0395 Not Permitted
Indiana $9,500 None 0.5% to 7.4% 1.6% or 2.5% Permitted
Iowa $36,100 None 0% to 7.5% 1% Not Permitted
Kansas $14,000 None 0.17% to 6.4% 2.70% Permitted
Kentucky $11,100 None 0.225% to 8.925% 2.70% Permitted
Louisiana $7,700 None 0.09% to 6.2% 1.15% to 2.86% Permitted
Maine $12,000 None 0% to 5.47% 1.97% Permitted
Maryland $8,500 None 1% to 10.5% 2.30% Not Permitted
Massachusetts $15,000 None 0.56% to 8.62% 1.45% Permitted
Michigan $9,500 None 0.06% to 10.3% 2.70% Permitted
Minnesota $40,000 None 0.10% to 9% Industry Average Permitted
Mississippi $14,000 None 0.2% to 5.6% 1.2% to 1.4% Not Permitted
Missouri $10,500 None 0% to 9% 2.51% Permitted
Montana $40,500 None 0.13% to 6.3% 1.18% to 2.38% Not Permitted
Nebraska $9,000 None 0% to 5.4% 1.25% Permitted
Nevada $40,100 None 0.3% to 5.4% 3% Not Permitted
New Hampshire $14,000 None 0.1% to 7.5% 1.70% Not Permitted
New Jersey $41,100 0.425% 0.6% to 6.4% 3.10% Permitted
New Mexico $30,100 None 1% to 1.6% 1.08% Not Permitted
New York $12,300 None 2.1% to 9.9% 4.10% Permitted
North Carolina $29,600 None 0.06% to 5.76% 1% Permitted
North Dakota $40,800 None 0.08% to 9.97% 1.13% Permitted
Ohio $9,000 None 0.3% to 9.8% 2.70% Permitted
Oklahoma $25,700 None 0.3% to 9.2% 1.50% Not Permitted
Oregon $50,900 None 0.7% to 5.4% 2.10% Not Permitted
Pennsylvania $10,000 Unlimited 1.419% to 10.37% 3.82% Not Permitted
Rhode Island $28,200 None 1.1% to 9.7% 1.09% Permitted
South Carolina $14,000 None 0.06% to 5.46% 0.45% Not Permitted
South Dakota $15,000 None 0% to 9.3% 1.2% for the first year Permitted
Tennessee $7,000 None 0.01% to 10% 2.70% Not Permitted
Texas $9,000 None 0.23% to 6.23% 2.70% Permitted
Utah $44,800 None 0.3% to 7.3% Industry Average Not Permitted
Vermont $13,500 None 0.4% to 5.4% 1% Not Permitted
Virginia $8,000 None 0.13% to 6.23% 2.53% Not Permitted
Washington $67,600 None 0% to 5.4% Industry Average Permitted
West Virginia $9,000 None 1.5% to 8.5% 2.70% Permitted
Wisconsin $14,000 None 0% to 12% 2.9% to 3.25% Permitted
Wyoming $29,100 None 0.18% to 8.72% 1.22% to 8.72% Not Permitted

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated as legal or tax advice. Rates are accurate at the time of publishing. Consult a professional before proceeding.

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About the author

Shannon Ongaro is a content marketing manager and trained journalist with over a decade of experience producing content that supports franchisees, small businesses, and global enterprises. Over the years, she’s covered topics such as payroll, HR tech, workplace culture, and more. At Deel, Shannon specializes in thought leadership and global payroll content.

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