Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Estimate your Massachusetts unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $1105. Max weeks: 30. Free calculator.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
The weekly benefit applies Massachusetts'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 ($1105) and duration (30 weeks) are source-backed.
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the Massachusetts'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
$2,165.00
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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
Massachusetts pays a base Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) of 50% of your average weekly wage rounded down to a whole dollar, floored at $60 and capped at $1,105 (M.G.L. c.151A §29(a)). Section 29(c) then adds $25/week for each eligible dependent IN ADDITION to that base amount; the statute and DOL table state no dependent-count or aggregate-dollar cap. Section 30(a) computes the base whole-claim cap as the whole-dollar lesser of 36% of base-period wages or 30 times the base WBA, then adds the dependency allowance for each payable week. DOL reports 10-30 weeks for eligible claims; this calculator does not determine monetary eligibility, so inconsistent wage inputs preserve the base dollar cap and may show a shorter period with a partial final week rather than inflating the total.
Key State Information
Massachusetts's base weekly UI benefit is $60-$1,105. It then pays $25/week per eligible dependent in addition, with no aggregate dependent-allowance cap stated in §29(c). Standard duration is up to 30 weeks.
Example Calculation
Let's review the source-backed unemployment inputs for Massachusetts.
Massachusetts 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: $1,105. Current maximum duration: 30 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts pays 50% of your average weekly wage as a base amount ($60-$1,105), then adds $25/week per eligible dependent. A claimant with a $1,000/week average wage and no dependents would get an estimated $500/week; with 3 dependents, an estimated $575/week.
Is there a limit on how many dependents Massachusetts pays for?
M.G.L. c.151A §29(c) and the U.S. DOL table state no dependent-count or aggregate-dollar cap for Massachusetts's $25/week allowance. The $1,105 maximum applies to the base benefit before dependency benefits are added.
How long do Massachusetts unemployment benefits last?
10 to 30 weeks — the longest standard maximum of the 24 states this calculator models with a source-backed formula. The base claim is capped at the lesser of 36% of base-period wages or 30 times the base WBA; $25 per eligible dependent is then added for each payable week.
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