Unemployment Tax in the Region

Unemployment insurance tax rates for employers can change each year depending on the employer's unemployment experience and payroll size.

Employers pay unemployment taxes on the first $10,500 of each employee's wages.

New Employer Rates for 2008

Taxable Payrolls <$500,000
--Construction Industry 6.6%
--New Employers 3.25%

Taxable Payrolls >=$500,000
--Construction Industry 6.6%
--New Employers 3.4%
Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Division of Unemployment Insurance
  • Maximum rate 9.8%
  • Minimum rate 0.05%
Source: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Division of Unemployment Insurance