Vermont Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Vermont weekly unemployment benefit. Vermont's maximum is $757/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Vermont Department of Labor 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 Vermont Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Vermont claim at Vermont UI Online →Vermont unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Vermont is a small state with a well-functioning UI system. Tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing workers are typical claimants. The maximum weekly benefit is relatively generous for a small New England state.
Vermont pays a maximum of $757/week and a minimum of $94/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 26 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $19,682 total.
Vermont 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.
Vermont Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Vermont?
In Vermont, the maximum weekly benefit is $757 and the minimum is $94. 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 Vermont Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Vermont?
Vermont provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Vermont Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont 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 Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Vermont?
File with Vermont Department of Labor online at https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance or by phone at 1-877-214-3332. 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.