Arizona Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Estimate your Arizona unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $320. Max weeks: 24. Free calculator.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
The weekly benefit applies Arizona's exact statutory formula cited in the methodology and source, so the weekly amount is statute-grade GIVEN accurate wage inputs. It is declared modeled (not "Fact-checked") only because the page also outputs a derived monthly figure (weekly x 4.33, a non-statutory convention) and the tool does not perform the agency's monetary-eligibility determination. The maximum weekly benefit ($320) and duration (24 weeks) are source-backed.
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the Arizona's state unemployment insurance agency (file there and use its official benefits estimator for your actual Weekly Benefit Amount determination).
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Estimated Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA)
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Estimated Monthly Benefit
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Cumulative Benefits
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Arizona calculates your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) as 1/25 of your highest-earning calendar quarter's wages (A.R.S. §23-779(A)), rounded to the nearest dollar with exact halves rounded UP, and capped at $320 (§23-779(B)). DOL's published $229 “minimum” is the formula result at Arizona's minimum-qualifying wage threshold, not a statutory WBA floor; this calculator applies the continuous formula but does not determine eligibility. IMPORTANT LIVE-RATE DISCLOSURE: your maximum total benefit is capped at one-third of base-period wages and uses a 26x WBA multiplier if Arizona's prior-quarter unemployment rate is at least 5%, otherwise 24x. The latest complete quarter (2026-Q2) averaged 4.8%, so the current multiplier is 24x. This live value changes when OEO publishes a new complete quarter; update the shared rate constants, never this prose independently. Arizona pays no dependent allowance.
Key State Information
Arizona's maximum weekly UI benefit is $320. The commonly published $229 minimum is the result at Arizona's minimum-qualifying wage threshold, not an independent WBA floor; the calculator does not determine eligibility. Your maximum total benefit currently uses a 24x weekly multiplier because Arizona's 2026-Q2 published average unemployment rate (4.8%) is below the 5% threshold in A.R.S. §23-780. There is no dependent allowance.
Example Calculation
Let's review the source-backed unemployment inputs for Arizona.
Arizona uses a state-specific statutory formula rather than the site's simplified 50%-of-wage fallback. Enter the exact quarter/base-period wage and eligibility fields requested by the calculator; the required inputs differ by state and cannot be reconstructed safely from median household income.
Result: Published maximum weekly amount: $320. Current maximum duration: 24 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Arizona's source-backed formula to your own wage history, and only the state agency determines eligibility.
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How much is unemployment in Arizona?
Arizona pays 1/25 of your highest-earning quarter's wages, rounded to the nearest dollar and capped at $320/week (A.R.S. §23-779). DOL's $229 minimum corresponds to the qualifying-wage threshold rather than a benefit floor. A worker with $6,500 in their highest quarter would get an estimated $260/week.
Does Arizona pay extra for dependents?
No. Arizona UI does not pay a dependent allowance.
How long do Arizona unemployment benefits last?
Your total benefit uses a 26x weekly multiplier if Arizona's prior-quarter average unemployment rate is at least 5%, otherwise 24x under the current 2026-Q2 rate (4.8%); one-third of base-period wages can further reduce it. Check OEO for the latest complete quarter because this changes quarterly.
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