Unemployment Benefits Calculators Washington

Washington Unemployment Benefits Calculator

Estimate your Washington unemployment benefits. Max weekly: $1152. Max weeks: 26. Free calculator.

Updated Aug 5, 2026 Estimate — not official figures

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The weekly benefit applies Washington'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 ($1152) and duration (26 weeks) are source-backed.

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

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Average Wages Paid in Your Two Highest Quarters

$780$60,000

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

$1,000$250,000

Estimated Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA)

$404.00

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Estimated Monthly Benefit

$1,749.00

Detailed Breakdown

Maximum Total Benefit (Whole Claim)$10,504.00

99%

Income Replacement Rate49.98%

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.

Washington Quick Facts

None Income Tax Rate

0.75% Property Tax Rate

$99,389 Median Income

114.6 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Washington calculates your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) as 3.85% of the average of your two highest-earning base-period quarters' wages (RCW 50.20.120(2)). The maximum and minimum are redetermined every June 30 to apply to the benefit year beginning the following July 1 (RCW 50.20.120(3)); ESD currently publishes a $1,208 maximum and a $383 minimum threshold for benefit years 2026-07-01 through 2027-06-30. Washington's own "Estimate your benefit" page describes the full branching logic, verified here against five of ESD's own fully worked dollar examples: if the raw 3.85% figure exceeds the maximum, you get the maximum; if it falls between the threshold and maximum, you get that amount rounded DOWN; if it falls below the threshold, you instead get the lesser of the threshold or your own actual average weekly wage — rounded down. Washington pays no dependent allowance. Your maximum total benefit (RCW 50.20.120(1)) is the whole-dollar lesser of 26 times your WBA or one-third of your total base-period wages; ESD confirms a uniform 26-week ceiling.

Key State Information

IMPORTANT RECONCILIATION NOTE: this page's frozen meta description still shows the prior benefit year's $1,152 maximum. Washington resets its limits every June 30; the current 2026-07-01 through 2027-06-30 year uses $1,208 and a $383 threshold, which this calculator and the national hub use. There is no dependent allowance. Duration is up to 26 weeks, but the one-third-of-base-period-wages cap can shorten the payable period and create a partial final week.

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Data Source

RCW 50.20.120; Washington Employment Security Department (ESD)

View Original Source | Source record reviewed Aug 5, 2026 | Review target: annually

Example Calculation

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

Washington 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: $1,208. Current maximum duration: 26 weeks. These are ceilings, not a typical award; the calculator above applies Washington'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 Washington?

Washington pays 3.85% of the average of your two highest-earning quarters' wages, capped at $1,208/week and floored at a $383 threshold (or your own actual average weekly wage if lower) for the current 2026-07-01 through 2027-06-30 benefit year. A worker whose two highest quarters average $10,508 would get an estimated $404/week — matching ESD's own published worked example exactly.

Does Washington pay extra for dependents?

No. Washington UI does not pay a dependent allowance.

How long do Washington unemployment benefits last?

Up to 26 weeks. One-third of your total base-period wages can reduce the whole-claim dollar amount and produce a shorter period with a partial final week (RCW 50.20.120(1)).