Georgia Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Estimate your Georgia unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $365. Max weeks: 14-26, set by the state unemployment rate. Free calculator.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
The weekly benefit follows Georgia's method in law but approximates the state's published benefit table or one of its figures (the methodology says which), so treat it as an estimate rather than the agency's own lookup. The monthly figure is the weekly amount times 4.33, a convenience rather than an amount the state pays, and only the state agency can decide whether you qualify. The maximum weekly benefit ($365) and duration (14-26 weeks, set by the state unemployment rate) come from published sources.
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the Georgia 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
$1,580.00
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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
Georgia calculates your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) as 1/42 of the combined wages in your two highest-earning quarters (O.C.G.A. §34-8-193(a)) — this calculator, which collects only a single highest-quarter figure, approximates this as 1/21 of that quarter and assumes your two highest quarters are equal. Fractions are disregarded, then WBA is floored at $55 and capped at $365. Georgia pays no dependent allowance. O.C.G.A. §34-8-193(d)(1) sets a live 14-26 week ceiling from Georgia's state average unemployment rate, so this calculator asks for that published ceiling directly (default 14; verify it with the Georgia Department of Labor). The whole-claim cap is the lesser of that ceiling times WBA or 1/4 of base-period wages, adjusted to the nearest multiple of WBA as the statute requires.
Key State Information
Georgia's maximum weekly UI benefit is $365 — one of the lowest of any state — with a $55 minimum. There is no dependent allowance. The live 14-26 week ceiling is tied to Georgia's state average unemployment rate; the claimant's actual payable weeks can be lower when the 1/4-of-base-period-wages branch binds.
Example Calculation
Let's review the inputs that set unemployment benefits in Georgia.
Georgia uses its own benefit formula from state law rather than a general 50%-of-wage estimate. 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: $365. Maximum duration: 14-26 weeks, set by the state unemployment rate. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Georgia'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 Georgia?
Georgia pays 1/42 of your two highest quarters' combined wages (approximated here as 1/21 of your single highest quarter, assuming near-equal quarters), floored at $55 and capped at $365/week. A worker with $13,000 in their highest quarter would get an estimated $365/week.
How long do Georgia unemployment benefits last?
Georgia's live ceiling is 14 to 26 weeks based on the state average unemployment rate (O.C.G.A. §34-8-193(d)(1)). The claimant's whole-claim cap is the lesser of that ceiling times WBA or 1/4 of base-period wages, rounded to the nearest whole week of benefits; check the Georgia Department of Labor for the current ceiling.
Does Georgia pay extra for dependents?
No. Georgia UI does not pay a dependent allowance.
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