State SUI Directory

New Mexico

NM

SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

Taxable Wage Base
$31,700
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.33% – 6.4%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
1.0%
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
State Agency
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Agency responsible for administering unemployment insurance
Official Agency Website
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
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About New Mexico SUI Rates

New Mexico employers pay State Unemployment Insurance (SUI/SUTA) taxes on the first $31,700of each employee's wages per year. New employers start at a rate of 1.0% before experience rating applies. Once rated, New Mexico SUI rates range from 0.33% to 6.4%.

Voluntary Contribution Opportunity: New Mexico 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 New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions for details.

SUI rates are set annually by New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutionsbased 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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