How Is Suta Rate Determined

To calculate your SUTA tax as a new employer, multiply your state’s new employer tax rate by the wage base. For example, if you own a non-construction business in California in 2021, the SUTA new employer tax rate is 3.4%, and the taxable wage base per worker is $7,000.

What is the SUTA rate for 2021?

State2021 Employer Tax Rate RangeCalifornia1.5% – 6.2%Colorado0.71% – 9.64%Connecticut1.9% – 6.8%Delaware0.3% – 8.2%

What is the SUTA tax rate for 2020?

For 2020, the taxable wage base (or ‘taxable wage limit’) in California is$7,000 per employee, and the average SUTA tax is 3.4%.