DOL base 1.0%; 1.21% incl. job development assessment (secondary). Wage base $30,800 ($32,300 for highest-rate employers).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Rhode Island?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,236 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Rhode Island unemployment $373 and typical workers' comp $517. That's $20.62 per hour worked.
What is the Rhode Island SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.21% on the first $30,800 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 1%). DOL base 1.0%; 1.21% incl. job development assessment (secondary). Wage base $30,800 ($32,300 for highest-rate employers).
What is the Rhode Island minimum wage in 2026?
$16.00 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in Rhode Island?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Rhode Island's all-industry index rate at $1.38 per $100 of payroll (rank 10 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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