State SUI Directory

Wisconsin

WI

SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Taxable Wage Base
$14,000
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.0% – 12.0%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
3.05%
Standard rate applied before experience rating applies
Voluntary Contributions
Allowed
Employer may make voluntary contributions to lower their rate
PFML Program
None
No state-mandated PFML program
State Agency
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance
Official Agency Website
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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About Wisconsin SUI Rates

Wisconsin employers pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI/SUTA) taxes on the first $14,000of each employee's wages per year. New employers start at a rate of 3.05% before experience rating applies. Once rated, Wisconsin SUI rates range from 0.0% to 12.0%.

Voluntary Contribution Opportunity: Wisconsin allows employers to make voluntary contributions to their SUI reserve account, which can lower their experience rate for the following year. Timing and deadlines vary — contact Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for details.

SUI rates are set annually by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Developmentbased 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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