State SUI Directory

Arkansas

AR

SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Taxable Wage Base
$7,000
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.1% – 14.0%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
3.1%
Standard rate applied before experience rating applies
Voluntary Contributions
Not available
State does not allow voluntary contributions
PFML Program
None
No state-mandated PFML program
State Agency
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance
Official Agency Website
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
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About Arkansas SUI Rates

Arkansas employers pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI/SUTA) taxes on the first $7,000of each employee's wages per year. New employers start at a rate of 3.1% before experience rating applies. Once rated, Arkansas SUI rates range from 0.1% to 14.0%.

SUI rates are set annually by Arkansas Division of Workforce Servicesbased on each employer's experience rating — the ratio of benefits charged to the employer's account relative to taxable wages paid. Errors in SUI rate notices are common; Kreto verifies your assigned rate against payroll data and flags discrepancies before protest deadlines pass.

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