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SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission

Taxable Wage Base
$7,700
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.20% – 6.20%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
1.10%
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
Protest Deadline
30 days
Days from notice receipt to file a protest with Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Beyond SUI

Voluntary Contribution Opportunity: Louisiana 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 Louisiana Workforce Commission for details.
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About Louisiana SUI Rates

Louisiana employers pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI/SUTA) taxes on the first $7,700of each employee's wages per year. New employers start at a rate of 1.10% before experience rating applies. Once rated, Louisiana SUI rates range from 0.20% to 6.20%.

SUI rates are set annually by Louisiana Workforce Commissionbased 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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