Estimate your weekly unemployment benefits by state. Includes benefit duration, maximum amounts, and eligibility requirements.
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Your highest-paid calendar quarter in the past 15-18 months
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Average Weekly Wage
Estimated Weekly Benefit
Estimated Monthly Benefit
Benefit Duration
Total Expected Benefits
Disclaimer: Estimates for planning purposes only. Consult a licensed professional for advice specific to your situation.
How Unemployment Benefits Work
Unemployment insurance replaces roughly 40-50% of your prior wages, up to a state-specific maximum. Benefits are calculated using your earnings during a 'base period' — typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you filed your claim. Most states use your highest-earning quarter to determine your weekly benefit amount.
Duration varies significantly by state: most states offer 26 weeks, but some offer as few as 12 (Florida) or 16 (North Carolina). To maintain eligibility, you must actively search for work (2-5 documented contacts per week), be available for suitable work, and report any earnings from part-time or freelance work.