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Virginia

VA

SUI / SUTA Rate Data — 2026

Source: Virginia Employment Commission

Taxable Wage Base
$8,000
Maximum wages subject to SUI tax per employee per year
SUI Rate Range
0.10% – 6.54%
Experience-rated range for eligible employers
New Employer Rate
2.54%
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 Virginia Employment Commission
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Beyond SUI

Voluntary Contribution Opportunity: Virginia 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 Virginia Employment Commission for details.
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Official Agency Website
Virginia Employment Commission
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About Virginia SUI Rates

Virginia 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 2.54% before experience rating applies. Once rated, Virginia SUI rates range from 0.10% to 6.54%.

SUI rates are set annually by Virginia Employment 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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