USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of Washington

Purpose

The purpose of this documentation is to outline the 2019 payroll tax rates and submittal partners in the state of Washington.

Good to Know!

We recommend that you make all payroll tax payments as soon as you process payroll.

Unemployment Insurance

Partner: Washington State Employment Security Department
2019 Taxable Wage Limit: $49,800
2019 New Employer Rate: Assigned based on your industry (no less than 1.0% and no higher than 5.4%)

For more details, see Unemployment Insurance, Family & Medical Leave, and Worker's Compensation Reporting & Payments

Family + Medical Leave

Partner: Washington State Employment Security Department
2019 Premium: 0.4%. (paid by the employer (36.667%) and employee (63.333%))

For more details, see Unemployment Insurance, Family & Medical Leave, and Worker's Compensation Reporting & Payments

Workers' Compensation

Partner: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
2019 Rate: Determined by the Department of Labor & Industries based on several factors

For more details, see Unemployment Insurance, Family & Medical Leave, and Worker's Compensation Reporting & Payments