Washington Unemployment Wage Base Rising to $72,800 for 2025 (1)

Washington’s unemployment-taxable wage base will increase to $72,800 for 2025, according to a June press release from the Employment Security Department.

The unemployment-taxable wage, which is $68,500 for 2024, is calculated based on annual wages in Washington, according to the press release. Washington has the largest wage base in the country.

The state has yet to announce its unemployment insurance tax rates for 2025.

The Employment Security Department also announced that weekly unemployment benefits range from $342 to $1,079 as of July 1. Prior to July 1, Washington’s unemployment benefits ranged from $323 to $1,019.

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