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Pennsylvania SUI rate 2026 and payroll registration
The 2026 wage base and rates, the protest window and the registrations Pennsylvania requires of an employer, each with its source.
Agency: Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation
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
$10,000
The wages per employee per year that SUI tax applies to.
Source: Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
SUI rate range
1.42% to 10.37%
The range for experience-rated employers.
Source: Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
New employer rate
3.75%
The rate before experience rating applies.
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Protest window
90 days
From the mailing date.
Source: 43 P.S. § 781 (§ 301(e)(2))
Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
Voluntary contributions
Not available
Pennsylvania takes no voluntary contribution.
Paid family and medical leave
No state program
Pennsylvania runs no paid family and medical leave program.
About Pennsylvania SUI rates
Pennsylvania employers pay state unemployment insurance (SUI, also called SUTA) on the first $10,000 of each employee's wages each year. New employers start at 3.75% until experience rating applies. Once rated, Pennsylvania rates run from 1.42% to 10.37%. Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation sets each employer's rate every year from its experience. 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 Pennsylvania
Kreto's rules list what Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry | PA-100, PA Enterprise Registration | Online portal |
| Withholding | Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | PA-100, myPATH Business Tax Registration (formerly PA-100) | Online portal |
| New-hire reporting | Pennsylvania New Hire Reporting Program (CWDS / PA CareerLink) | Online portal | |
| Workers' comp | Pennsylvania Workers Compensation (private market) | By mail | |
| Paid family and medical leave | Not required | No state paid-leave program. |
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 leavePennsylvania has no state program.
- Voluntary contributionsPennsylvania takes no voluntary contribution.
- Workers' compIndependent rating bureau (not NCCI). Federal OSHA jurisdiction.
- Income taxHas state individual income tax.
Questions about Pennsylvania.
What is the Pennsylvania SUI wage base for 2026?
$10,000 per employee per year. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
What is the new employer SUI rate in Pennsylvania?
3.75% for 2026, until experience rating applies. Kreto-computed, not yet checked by a CPA.
How do I register for unemployment insurance in Pennsylvania?
With the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, on form PA-100 (PA Enterprise Registration). Kreto files it once you approve and tracks it to the state's confirmation.
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Got a Pennsylvania 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.