State SUI Directory

Arizona

AZ

SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security

Taxable Wage Base
$8,000
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.07% – 18.78%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
2.0%
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
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance
Official Agency Website
Arizona Department of Economic Security
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About Arizona SUI Rates

Arizona employers pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI/SUTA) taxes on the first $8,000of each employee's wages per year. New employers start at a rate of 2.0% before experience rating applies. Once rated, Arizona SUI rates range from 0.07% to 18.78%.

SUI rates are set annually by Arizona Department of Economic Securitybased 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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