Unemployment Benefits Calc

Laid off? Denied? Shocked by your determination letter? Get an independent estimate before you file — not after.

CORE FEATURES & PRIVACY

ALL-50-STATE UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATOR WITH 2026 WEEKLY BENEFIT ESTIMATES
We estimate your weekly unemployment check using each state's published formula method — High-Quarter (CA, TX, FL), Average Weekly Wage (NY, NJ, MA), Base Period Wages (WI, OR, KY), and Two-Quarter (WA, CO) — with 2026 minimums, maximums, and maximum weeks for all 50 states + DC summarized from the U.S. Department of Labor sources listed below, from $235/week (MS) to $1,152/week (WA).

BASE PERIOD VISUALIZER THAT SHOWS WHICH QUARTERS COUNT
Your benefit is based on wages from a year ago, not your last paycheck. We map your calendar quarters, highlight the four that count, gray out the excluded filing quarter, and mark your high quarter in gold — so your determination letter never surprises you.

AUTOMATIC GAP DETECTION FOR RECENT RAISES
If your most recent quarter is significantly higher than your base period average, we flag it and explain the Alternate Base Period option before your state does.

REAL-TIME PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT SLIDER
Model part-time earnings against your weekly benefit instantly, with a typical state earnings disregard applied, so you can see how part-time work may reduce your check.

AUTOMATIC DEPENDENCY ALLOWANCES
CT, IL, IA, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA, and RI publish extra per-dependent allowances. We add your state's published allowance when you enter qualifying dependents.

FULL FORMULA TRANSPARENCY WITH EVERY ESTIMATE
Every result shows the math we used — high quarter ÷ divisor, percentage of average weekly wage, state caps and minimums — in plain language. No black box.

THREE-STAGE APPEAL GUIDE FOR DENIED CLAIMANTS
Initial appeal, hearing, and Board of Review — with general filing-deadline guidance, constructive dismissal and good-cause explanations, and when an employment attorney may help.

100% ON-DEVICE CALCULATION, ZERO UPLOADED WAGE RECORDS
No account. No SSN. Your wage entries are never transmitted. Every calculation runs locally on your device.

POPULAR STATE CALCULATORS
California (EDD), Texas (TWC), New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Minnesota, Arizona — and every other state + DC.

DISCLAIMER & COMPLETE DATA SOURCES
Estimates only. Actual benefits and eligibility are determined solely by your state's unemployment insurance agency from official wage records. This app is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of Labor or any state agency. Always verify amounts and appeal deadlines with your state.

Every state formula, 2026 minimum/maximum weekly amount, and maximum duration in this app is summarized from the following public sources, which compile the UI rules of all 50 states + DC. This is the complete list of data sources used by this app:
- U.S. Department of Labor, UI topic page: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance
- U.S. Department of Labor, ETA UI data and state law summaries: https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/
- CareerOneStop (U.S. DOL-funded portal): https://www.careeronestop.org