Maximum Unemployment Benefits by State 2020

Maximum Unemployment Benefits by State 2020

Listed below are the latest maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit/compensation amounts by state. The Unemployment compensation program is designed to provide benefits to most individuals out of work or in between jobs, through no fault of their own. 

Note, the table below contains the maximum weekly unemployment insurance compensation benefit including adjustments for dependents where applicable. In most cases the number of dependents you have, and average maximum weekly wage will impact the unemployment benefit you are eligible for. Please check the respective state unemployment website in the table below for state specific details, latest numbers, and process to claim the benefits.  

See the latest information on the Unemployment Benefits relief package to tackle the Coronavirus Fallout. Most state UI programs include Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency provisions, like extended benefit coverage (up to 13 more weeks), supplemental payouts (up to $600 p/week), self-employed and independent contractors’ eligibility, and waiving one week waiting periods before filing a claim. Given the rapid rise in claims, please file early and be patient due to the surge in new claims.  

State Max. Weekly Benefit Amount State Unemployment Insurance Benefits Site Max Weeks* 
    
Alabama $275 AL Unemployment Information 26 
Alaska $370 (Individual) up to $442 (w/dependents) AK Unemployment Insurance State Website 26 
Arizona $240 AZ Department of Economic Security 26 
Arkansas $451 Arkansas Division of Workforce Services 20 
California $450 CA.gov EDD details 26 
Colorado $618 CO Department of Labor and Employment 26 
Connecticut $649 (Individual) up to $724 (w/dependents) CT Department of Labor 26 
Delaware $400 DE Division of Unemployment Insurance 
 
26 
District of Columbia $444 DC Dept. of Employment Services 26 
Florida $275 FL 
Dept. of Economic Opportunity 
12 
Georgia $365 GA Department of Labor 
 
14 
Hawaii $648 HI Unemployment Insurance State Website 26 
Idaho $448 ID Dept. of Labor 20 
Illinois $484 (Individual) up to $667 (w/dependents) IL Dept of Employment Security 
 
26 
Indiana $390 IN Department of Workforce Development 26 
Iowa $481 (Individual) up to $591 (w/dependents) IA Workforce Development 
 
26 
Kansas $488 KS Department of Labor 16 
Kentucky $552 KY Career Center 26 
Louisiana $247 LA Workforce Commission 26 
Maine $445 (Individual) up to $667 (w/dependents) ME Department of Labor 26 
Maryland $430 MD Department of Labor (DLLR) 26 
Massachusetts $823 (Individual) up to $1,234 (w/dependents) MA Labor and Workforce Development 26 
Michigan $362 (w/dependents) MI UIA 20 
Minnesota $740 MN Department of Employment and Economic Development 26 
Mississippi $235 MS Department of Employment Security 
 
26 
Missouri $320 MO Department of Labor and Industrial Relations 13 
Montana $552 MT Department of Labor and Industry 28 
Nebraska $440 NE Department of Labor 26 
Nevada $469 NV Dept. of Employment, Training and Rehab 26 
New Hampshire $427 NH Department of Employment Security 26 
New Jersey $713 NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development 26 
New Mexico $511 NM Department of Workforce Solutions 26 
New York $504 NY Dept. of Labor 26 
North Carolina $350 NC Division of Employment Security 12 
North Dakota $618 ND Job Service 26 
Ohio $480 (Individual) to $647 (w/dependents) OH Dept. of Job and Family Services 
 
 
26 
Oklahoma $539 OK UI Home Page 26 
Oregon $648 OR Employment Department 26 
Pennsylvania $572 (Individual) to $580 (w/dependents) PA Office of Unemployment Compensation 26 
Puerto Rico $190 PR Department of Labor & HR 26 
Rhode Island $586 (Individual) to $867 (w/dependents) RI Dept. of Labor and Training 26 
South Carolina $326 SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce 20 
South Dakota $414 SD Department of Labor & Regulation 26 
Tennessee $275 TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development 26 
Texas $521 TX Workforce Commission 26 
Utah $580 UT Dept. of Workforce Services 26 
Vermont $513 VT Dept. of Labor 26 
Virginia $378 VA Employment Commission 26 
Washington $790 WA Employment Security Department 26 
West Virginia $424 Workforce WV 26 
Wisconsin $370 WI Dept. of Workforce Development 26 
Wyoming $508 WY Unemployment Insurance Home Page 26 

The Federal-State UC program is a partnership based upon federal law but administered by state employees under state laws. Thus, each state designs its own UC program within the guidelines of the federal requirements, which includes setting the benefit amount along with eligibility and disqualification provisions. There are significant differences between states so please visit the state unemployment for detailed rules and benefit calculation scenarios. 

Steps to Filing an Unemployment Claim 

– Contact the State Unemployment Insurance agency (links in table above) as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. Go the state UI website to see if you can file electronic claims or to get the location/number of the nearest unemployment office. 

– Have details of your former employment available. Make sure to give complete and correct information to ensure no delays with your claim processing. It usually takes two to four weeks after you file your claim to receive your first benefit check. 

– Your state unemployment website will generally allow you to calculate your estimated state unemployment benefits prior to or when submitting a claim. You will need to have your income/wages earned during the four prior calendar quarters (base year period) and number of hours worked in some instances for each of these quarters. Since the wages you earn can vary significantly from quarter to quarter, you may want to consider these differences in deciding when to file your claim. See your local state website for specifics on calculations and eligibility. 

The final amount of your benefit is determined after the State UI division processes your application and validates income and employment time with your employer (s). 

Taxation on Unemployment Benefits 

Unemployment insurance is taxable income and must be reported on your IRS federal income tax return. Your local state unemployment agency will send you form 1099-G to file with your tax return (see due dates). This form is sent in late January and outlines the amount of benefits paid to you during the previous year. You can choose to withhold income tax during the year with 10 percent being the maximum generally allowed. 

Claiming Benefits Across Multiple States 

If you worked and earned wages in multiple states, you may be able to claim benefits from all these states relative to the income you earned. Generally, you should first exhaust benefits from the state where you had the highest income and/or lived for the longest duration in the base year of figuring your claim. After which you can file claims from the other states up to the maximum weekly benefit. 


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