Unemployment Benefits Calculators Virginia

Virginia Unemployment Benefits Calculator

Estimate your Virginia unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $478. Max weeks: 26. Free calculator.

Updated Oct 17, 2026 Estimate — not official figures

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Estimate only — these are not official figures

The weekly benefit applies Virginia's exact statutory formula, cited in the methodology and sources, so it matches the law when the wages you enter are accurate. The page is still labeled an estimate because its monthly figure (the weekly amount times 4.33) is not an amount the state pays and only the state agency can decide whether you qualify. The maximum weekly benefit ($478) and duration (26 weeks) come from published sources.

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

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Combined Wages in Your Two Best Base-Period Quarters

$3,000$200,000

Covered Wages in All Four Base-Period Quarters

$3,000.01$400,000

Estimated Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA)

$459.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Estimated Monthly Benefit

$1,987.00

Detailed Breakdown

Maximum Total Benefit (Whole Claim)$11,016.00

99%

Income Replacement Rate66.30%

Weeks Available24

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.

Virginia Quick Facts

5.75% Income Tax Rate

0.78% Property Tax Rate

$92,090 Median Income

99 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

For Virginia claims effective on or after July 5, 2026, this calculator looks up your combined two highest quarters in the VEC benefit table under Code of Virginia 60.2-602(D). It uses all 319 weekly-amount rows, from $160 to $478, rather than taking a fixed percentage of your previous pay. Within the chosen row, your whole base-period wages select one of 15 duration columns, 12 through 26 weeks. Each dollar-and-cent boundary is retained: the top weekly amount starts at $18,900.01 in the two highest quarters, and its 26-week column starts at $37,800.01 in total wages. A claim effective before July 5, 2026 uses a different table and is outside this calculator's scope. The amount shown assumes total unemployment; pensions, current earnings, work-search, separation and other weekly eligibility decisions can change payment. The VEC statement of wages and potential entitlement controls your claim.

Key State Information

Virginia separates the weekly rate from the length of the claim. With $18,000 in the two best quarters, the table pays $459 weekly. Total base-period wages of $34,000 allow 24 weeks ($11,016); with the same two best quarters but only $20,000 over the whole base period, it allows 13 weeks ($5,967). Those outcomes come from different duration columns in the same benefit row.

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Data Source

Virginia Employment Commission, Benefit Table Division C; Code of Virginia 60.2-602(D)

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Oct 17, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

Let's review the inputs that set unemployment benefits in Virginia.

Virginia 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: $478. Current maximum duration: 26 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Virginia's source-backed formula to your own wage history, and only the state agency determines eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Virginia always pay 26 weeks of unemployment?

No. The VEC table assigns 12 through 26 weeks from your total covered base-period wages after finding the weekly amount from the two highest quarters. The unpaid waiting week and other eligibility requirements are separate.

How do I reach the $478 Virginia weekly maximum?

For a claim effective July 5, 2026 or later, the two highest base-period quarters must total at least $18,900.01. Receiving 26 weeks at that amount also needs at least $37,800.01 in total base-period wages in the VEC table.

Can I use this table for an older Virginia claim?

Use the table for your claim effective date. This calculator implements the July 2026 table only; filing a weekly certification does not move an older claim into the new table.