Unemployment Benefits Calculators Utah

Utah Unemployment Benefits Calculator

Estimate your Utah unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $806. Max weeks: 26. Free calculator.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 Estimate — not official figures

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Estimate only — these are not official figures

The weekly benefit applies Utah'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 ($806) and duration (26 weeks) are source-backed.

Do not rely on these amounts for budgeting or payment. For exact amounts, check the Utah's state unemployment insurance agency (file there and use its official benefits estimator for your actual Weekly Benefit Amount determination).

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Wages in Your Highest-Earning Quarter (3 Months)

$1,000$60,000

Total Wages, Full Base Period (Usually ~12 Months)

$1,000$250,000

Estimated Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA)

$495.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Estimated Monthly Benefit

$2,143.00

Detailed Breakdown

Maximum Total Benefit (Whole Claim)$12,870.00

99%

Income Replacement Rate49.50%

Weeks Available26

Dependent Allowance$0.00

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.

Utah Quick Facts

4.5% Income Tax Rate

0.48% Property Tax Rate

$96,658 Median Income

100.6 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Utah calculates your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) as 1/26 of your highest-earning calendar quarter's wages, MINUS $5 (Utah Code §35A-4-401(2)(a)(ii)) — this "minus $5" adjustment has applied to every claim since the last federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation payable week ended in 2013, so it is Utah's ordinary current formula, not a rare exception. WBA is floored at $47 and capped at $806. Utah pays no dependent allowance. Your potential duration (§35A-4-401(4)(b)) is 27% of your total base-period wages (rounded down), divided by your WBA, clamped between 10 and 26 weeks — unlike most other states this calculator models, Utah has no separate "lesser of N times WBA" alternative branch in its duration formula.

Key State Information

Utah's maximum weekly UI benefit is $806, with a $47 minimum. There is no dependent allowance. Standard duration is 10-26 weeks, computed as a straight percentage of your base-period wages divided by your weekly benefit amount.

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with documented models and state context Estimates only — not financial advice

Data Source

U.S. Dept. of Labor, Significant Provisions of State UI Laws (Effective January 2026)

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Aug 26, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

Let's review the source-backed unemployment inputs for Utah.

Utah 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: $806. Current maximum duration: 26 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Utah's source-backed formula to your own wage history, and only the state agency determines eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is unemployment in Utah?

Utah pays 1/26 of your highest-earning quarter's wages, minus $5, floored at $47 and capped at $806/week. A worker with $13,000 in their highest quarter would get an estimated $495/week.

Does Utah pay extra for dependents?

No. Utah UI does not pay a dependent allowance.

How long do Utah unemployment benefits last?

10 to 26 weeks, computed as 27% of your total base-period wages divided by your weekly benefit amount (Utah Code §35A-4-401(4)(b)) — Utah has no separate wage-multiple alternative cap the way most other states do.