New employers start paying UI premiums at a beginning rate depending on the type of business activity. For rate year 2023 the rate consists of only the beginning rate. There are no surcharges in effect for 2023.
New employers in construction-related industries may be subject to a different beginning rate. If surcharges are in effect, those surcharges are the same. Contact UI Employer Services for more information on beginning beginning rates for employers in construction-related industries.
Rates for 2023
|
Business Classification |
Beginning Rate |
Surcharge Rate |
Combined Rate |
| Non-construction | 0.0170 | 0 | 0.0170 |
| General Construction | 0.0170 | 0 | 0.0170 |
| Heavy Construction | 0.0682 | 0 | 0.0682 |
| Trades | 0.0186 | 0 | 0.0186 |
| Political Subdivision Group Rate | 0.0020 | 0 | 0.0020 |
Rates for 2022
|
Business Classification |
Beginning Rate |
Surcharge Rate |
Combined Rate |
| Non-construction | 0.0170 | 0 | 0.0170 |
| General Construction | 0.0186 | 0 | 0.0186 |
| Heavy Construction | 0.0758 | 0 | 0.0758 |
| Trades | 0.0186 | 0 | 0.0186 |
| Political Subdivision Group Rate | 0.0020 | 0 | 0.0020 |
Contact Unemployment Employer Services
cdle_employer_services@state.co.us
303-318-9100 (Denver-metro area)
1-800-480-8299 (outside Denver-metro area)
UI Employer Services
P.O. Box 8789
Denver, CO 80201-8789