Missouri Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Missouri weekly unemployment benefit. Missouri's maximum is $320/week for up to 20 weeks. Results are estimates — Missouri Division of Employment Security makes the official determination.
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This is an estimate only. Your actual benefit depends on your specific base period wages, employer records, and Missouri Division of Employment Security's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
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Missouri limits benefit duration to 20 weeks, below the 26-week national standard. The maximum weekly benefit at $320 is also below the Midwest average. The state uses a sliding-scale duration that can be shorter depending on base-period earnings.
Missouri pays a maximum of $320/week and a minimum of $35/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 $6,400 total.
Missouri has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
3 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Missouri Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Missouri?
In Missouri, the maximum weekly benefit is $320 and the minimum is $35. 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 Missouri Division of Employment Security after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Missouri?
Missouri 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 Missouri Division of Employment Security whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri 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 Missouri?
Missouri requires 3 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 Missouri Division of Employment Security audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Missouri?
File with Missouri Division of Employment Security online at https://labor.mo.gov/des/unemployed-workers or by phone at 800-320-2519. 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.