Texas Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Estimate your Texas unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $619. Max weeks: 26. Free calculator.
Estimate only — these are not official figures
The weekly benefit follows Texas'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 ($619) and duration (26 weeks) come from published sources.
Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the Texas 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
Texas computes your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) as 1/25 of your highest-earning calendar quarter's wages, rounded to the nearest dollar. The maximum is 47.6% of the Texas average weekly wage in covered employment, recalculated every October (Labor Code §207.002); the Texas Workforce Commission publishes the result as a dollar range. For claims filed on or after October 4, 2026 that range is $76 to $619 (it was $75 to $605 from October 5, 2025), and this calculator uses TWC's published $76 floor and $619 cap. Texas pays no dependent allowance. Your maximum total benefit is the whole-dollar lesser of 27% of your total base-period wages or 26 times your WBA. DOL reports 10-26 weeks for eligible claims; this calculator does not determine monetary eligibility, so inconsistent wage inputs preserve the dollar cap and may show a shorter period with a partial final week rather than inflating the total.
Key State Information
Texas's maximum weekly UI benefit is $619 and the minimum is $76 for claims filed on or after October 4, 2026 (claims filed earlier keep the $75-$605 range that applied when they were filed). There is no dependent allowance and no state income tax (though UI benefits are still subject to federal income tax). Standard duration is 10-26 weeks depending on your base-period earnings.
Example Calculation
Let's review the inputs that set unemployment benefits in Texas.
Texas 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: $619. Current maximum duration: 26 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Texas'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 Texas?
For claims filed on or after October 4, 2026, Texas pays a Weekly Benefit Amount between $76 and $619, calculated as 1/25 of your highest-earning quarter's wages (the $619 maximum is 47.6% of the Texas average weekly wage). A worker with $13,000 in their highest quarter would get an estimated $520/week.
Does Texas pay extra for dependents?
No. Texas UI does not pay a dependent allowance.
How long do Texas unemployment benefits last?
Standard Texas UI claims last 10 to 26 weeks, capped at the lesser of 27% of your total base-period wages or 26 times your weekly benefit amount.
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