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Minnesota SUI rate 2026 and payroll registration
The 2026 wage base and rates, the protest window and the registrations Minnesota requires of an employer, each with its source.
Agency: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Kreto checks unemployment-tax rate notices in this state against the agency's 2026 schedule. Form 941 notices are checked in every state.
The 2026 figures.
Taxable wage base
$44,000
The wages per employee per year that SUI tax applies to.
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
SUI rate range
0.46% to 10.6%
The range for experience-rated employers.
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
New employer rate
1.1%
The rate before experience rating applies.
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Protest window
45 days
From the mailing date.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 268.051 subd. 6
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Voluntary contributions
Allowed
An employer may pay into its SUI account to move to a lower rate.
Paid family and medical leave
Program
Minnesota Paid Leave
About Minnesota SUI rates
Minnesota employers pay state unemployment insurance (SUI, also called SUTA) on the first $44,000 of each employee's wages each year. New employers start at 1.1% until experience rating applies. Once rated, Minnesota rates run from 0.46% to 10.6%. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development sets each employer's rate every year from its experience. Rates follow a benefit ratio: the benefits charged to the employer's account set against its taxable payroll. A higher ratio means a higher rate. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
If your rate notice looks wrong, Kreto checks it against the agency's 2026 schedule and shows the difference in dollars.
Registering as an employer in Minnesota
Kreto's rules list what Minnesota requires of an employer, from the first employee. Kreto files each one and tracks it to the state's confirmation.
| Requirement | Agency | Form | How it is submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment insurance | Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development | Online portal | |
| Withholding | Minnesota Department of Revenue | Online portal | |
| New-hire reporting | Minnesota New Hire Reporting | Online portal | |
| Workers' comp | Minnesota Workers Compensation (private market) | By mail | |
| Paid family and medical leave | Minnesota Paid Leave | Online portal |
Forms and agencies as Kreto's rules record them. Check the agency's site before you file on your own. See every state's requirements
Beyond SUI
- Paid family and medical leaveMinnesota Paid Leave. No cited 2026 rate yet.The pair is the standard 0.88% rate (employee up to 0.44%); small employers pay 0.66% total, and MN's own materials round the OASDI cap to the nearest $1,000. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
- Voluntary contributions Minnesota lets employers make a voluntary contribution to their SUI account, which can lower next year's rate. Timing and deadlines vary; check with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
- Workers' compIndependent rating bureau (not NCCI). OSHA State Plan jurisdiction (own program).
- Income taxHas state individual income tax.
Questions about Minnesota.
What is the Minnesota SUI wage base for 2026?
$44,000 per employee per year. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
What is the new employer SUI rate in Minnesota?
1.1% for 2026, until experience rating applies. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
How do I register for unemployment insurance in Minnesota?
With the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, on form null (Minnesota Employer Registration). Kreto files it once you approve and tracks it to the state's confirmation.
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Got a Minnesota SUI notice?
Upload it to the free notice scan to see what it is and when it is due. In an account, Kreto checks the rate against the agency's 2026 schedule and drafts the protest for your approval.