2024 Unemployment Costs

The 2024 Unemployment Insurance Fiscal Data Bulletin is now available. The average employer state UI contribution per covered employee in 2023 was estimated to be $313.

States with the highest average contributions per covered employee included:

  • Hawaii ($1,106)
  • New Jersey ($782)
  • Alaska ($775)
  • Oregon ($728)
  • Nevada ($644)
  • Virgin Islands ($624)
  • Rhode Island ($618)

2025 UI Tax Guidelines

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax Guide

2025 UI Tax Rates

2025 Unemployment Weekly Benefit Amount and Taxable Wage Base Information