Rhode Island Payroll

Updated August 2026

Rhode Island Payroll Taxes for 2026

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Rhode Island payroll tax rates for 2026
Tax NameRateWage Base Tax Limit Who Pays
Rhode Island State Tax (SIT)
Formula--Employees
Rhode Island State Unemployment Tax (SUI)
Varies
New employer: 1.0%
$30,800-Employer
Rhode Island TDI/TCI (SDI)
1.1%$100,000$1,100 per yearEmployees
Rhode Island Job Development Surcharge
0.21%$30,800$64.68 per yearEmployer
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