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Rhode Island | Wage and Tax Regulations

Rhode Island
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$14.00
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
$3.89
Maximum Tip Credit
$9.11
Rhode Island
state income tax
State Withholding
Tax Brackets
Supplemental
Wage Rate
5.99%
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Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $28,200
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates1.1-9.7%
New Employer Rate1.09%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Rhode Island Employment Law Updates

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Rhode Island Clarifies 'Retail Business' Definition for Sunday and Holiday Pay Compliance

August 29, 2025
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Reminder Rhode Island: Updates Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts for UI and TDI for 2025

August 29, 2025
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Rhode Island Expands Workplace Protections to Include Menopause

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Now Requires Human Trafficking Training and Recordkeeping in the Hospitality Sector

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Amends Wage Law: Employers Must Provide Detailed Written Notice at Hiring

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Expands TDI and TCI Programs with New Wage Base and Leave Benefits Effective 2026

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Amends Temporary Disability Insurance Law to Expand Caregiver Benefits for Living Donors

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Expands Definition of Race to Include Hair Texture and Protective Hairstyles

July 31, 2025
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Reminder Rhode Island: Enacts New Minimum Wage for 2026 and 2027

July 31, 2025
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Rhode Island Bans Captive Audience Meetings

July 31, 2025
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