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Payroll Jobs

Payroll jobs involve the execution of all procedures that ensure the employees of a business receive their correct compensation on the correct designated calendar days. Different levels of this occupation are in place, and each requires a certain amount of education and specialized training. Depending on the size of the business or organization, an owner may employ either in-house payroll personnel or outsource this task to a specialized payroll company.

Entry-level payroll jobs are most often as clerks, who are responsible for gathering and organizing certain employee information. This information includes salary amounts, hourly wages, the number of hours worked for each pay period, and any recorded time off for each employee. Many employers give preference to prospective payroll clerks with basic accounting knowledge, and certain computer skills such as creating spreadsheets are a must.

Business owners of a medium-to-large company usually employ a group of payroll clerks that a payroll supervisor oversees. Experienced payroll supervisors should have an in-depth background in accounting as well as effective skills as managers. However, most small businesses can't afford this luxury, so the owners take full responsibility for payroll tasks.

Owners need to consider that payroll decisions and functions are often a factor in employee retention rates. Successful administration of payroll is a direct reflection of how well a business owner is able to manage overall expenses, profits and other financial decisions regarding the company. This idea holds true regardless of if a business has its own payroll department or utilizes an outside payroll service. If a business owner chooses to outsource payroll, it is important to research the skills and reputation of any such company before making the decision to work with them

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Tax Rates

Alabama

SUI Tax Rate: 0.14%-5.4%

Alaska

SUI Tax Rate: 1%-5.4%

Arizona

SUI Tax Rate: 0.05%-14.03%

Arkansas

SUI Tax Rate: 0.2%-10.1%

California

SUI Tax Rate: 1.5%-6.2%

Colorado

SUI Tax Rate: 0.81%-12.34%

Connecticut

SUI Tax Rate: 1.1%-7.8%

Delaware

SUI Tax Rate: 0.4%-5.4%

Florida

SUI Tax Rate: 0.10%-5.4%

Georgia

SUI Tax Rate: 0.04%-8.10%

Hawaii

SUI Tax Rate: 0.2%-5.8%

Idaho

SUI Tax Rate: 0.281%-5.4%

Illinois

SUI Tax Rate: 0.750%-7.850%

Indiana

SUI Tax Rate: 0.5%-9.4%

Iowa

SUI Tax Rate: 0.0%-7.0%

Kansas

SUI Tax Rate: 0.16%-6.0%

Kentucky

SUI Tax Rate: 0.3%-9.0%

Louisiana

SUI Tax Rate: 0.09%-6.2%

Maine

SUI Tax Rate: 0.00%-5.75%

Maryland

SUI Tax Rate: 0.30%-7.50%

Massachusetts

SUI Tax Rate: 0.83%-12.65%

Michigan

SUI Tax Rate: 0.06%-10.3%

Minnesota

SUI Tax Rate: 0.1%-9.0%

Mississippi

SUI Tax Rate: 0.20%-5.60%

Missouri

SUI Tax Rate: 0.0%-9.24%

Montana

SUI Tax Rate: 0.00%-6.12%

Nebraska

SUI Tax Rate: 0.0%-5.4%

Nevada

SUI Tax Rate: 0.25%-5.4%

New Hampshire

SUI Tax Rate: 0.1%-7.5%

New Jersey

SUI Tax Rate: 0.4825%-6.2825%

New Mexico

SUI Tax Rate: 0.33%-6.4%

New York

SUI Tax Rate: 2.1%-9.9%

North Carolina

SUI Tax Rate: 0.06%-5.76%

North Dakota

SUI Tax Rate: 0.08%-9.6%

Ohio

SUI Tax Rate: 0.4%-10.1%

Oklahoma

SUI Tax Rate: 0.3%-9.2%

Oregon

SUI Tax Rate: 0.9%-5.4%

Pennsylvania

SUI Tax Rate: 1.419%-14.4684%

Puerto Rico

SUI Tax Rate: 2.0%-5.4%

Rhode Island

SUI Tax Rate: 1.10%-9.70%

South Carolina

SUI Tax Rate: 0.06%-5.46%

South Dakota

SUI Tax Rate: 0%-9.35%

Tennessee

SUI Tax Rate: 0.01%-10%

Texas

SUI Tax Rate: 0.25%-6.25%

Utah

SUI Tax Rate: 0.3%-7.3%

Vermont

SUI Tax Rate: 0.4%-5.4%

Virginia

SUI Tax Rate: 0.10%-6.20%

Washington

SUI Tax Rate: 0.00%-8.12%

Washington DC

SUI Tax Rate: 1.9%-7.4%

West Virginia

SUI Tax Rate: 1.5%-8.5%

Wisconsin

SUI Tax Rate: 0.00%-12.00%

Wyoming

SUI Tax Rate: 0.14%-10.00%

This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up to date

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