Michigan Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Michigan weekly unemployment benefit. Michigan's maximum is $530/week for up to 20 weeks. Results are estimates — Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency makes the official determination.
Estimate My Weekly Benefit
This is an estimate only. Your actual benefit depends on your specific base period wages, employer records, and Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Michigan claim at MiWAM →Michigan unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Michigan caps benefit duration at 20 weeks, below the national standard of 26. The minimum weekly benefit is unusually high at $218. The auto industry generates significant layoff waves in Michigan, and the UIA has specialized workflows for mass-layoff events. The MiWAM portal handles these volumes but can be slow during peak periods.
Michigan pays a maximum of $530/week and a minimum of $218/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 20 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $10,600 total.
Michigan has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
2 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Michigan Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Michigan?
In Michigan, the maximum weekly benefit is $530 and the minimum is $218. Your actual weekly benefit amount is based on your earnings during your base period (typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). Use the estimator above to get an approximate figure, then confirm the exact amount with Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Michigan?
Michigan provides up to 20 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. Duration in this state can vary with the statewide unemployment rate — verify the current maximum when you file. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan imposes a one-week unpaid waiting period. You still need to file and certify for that week, but it is not paid. Payments begin from the second eligible week.
How many job search contacts are required each week in Michigan?
Michigan requires 2 work search contacts per week to remain eligible while collecting benefits. Keep a dated log of each activity (employer name, date, method of contact) in case Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Michigan?
File with Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency online at https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/uia or by phone at 1-866-500-0017. Have your Social Security number, employer information for the last 18 months, reason for separation, and bank details for direct deposit ready. File the same week you lose your job — most states pay from the week you file, not the week your job ended.