How much unemployment will you get? A state by state guide to benefits and resources
If you are one of the 38.6 Americans who lost their jobs during the Coronavirus outbreak, you may be wondering just how much money you’ll be getting each week if and when your unemployment claim is approved.
We put together this state-by-state guide to show you the weekly minimum and maximum benefits you can get through your state’s unemployment assistance program.
Note that these numbers do not include the $600 per week you may get through the Federal government’s stimulus package for the unemployed, officially called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
That program is designed to help workers who don’t qualify for traditional unemployment benefits, such as gig workers, independent contractors, and self-employed people.
Whether you get unemployment income from your state or the federal government, you must apply through your state’s unemployment office, which we’ve linked to below. The US Department of Labor also sponsors a website with a list of the online filing options for every state. To start filing a claim through this tool, choose your state from the drop-down menu and look for the link under the section titled "To file a UI claim online."
The weekly minimum and maximum benefits listed here do not include the $600 you may receive if you qualify for a PUA.
*may be reduced to 26 weeks if unemployment hits a certain low
** if there is no standard minimum, use your state’s benefits calculator
This article is intended to convey generally useful information only and does not constitute legal advice. Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author, not LawChamps.
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