In 2019, Kentucky Unemployment is paid only on the first $10,500 earned by each worker in the calendar year. The $10,500 is known as the taxable wage base.

Every employer is assigned a rate based on each individual employer’s experience [payments into and claims against the employer’s unemployment account].

The Kentucky Unemployment taxable wage base differs from the Federal Unemployment (FUTA) taxable wage base which remains at $7000.

If you need assistance with your unemployment tax computation, please contact us.