Compare Unemployment Benefits Across All 50 States
State rules vary enormously. Florida pays up to $275/week for 12 weeks. Massachusetts pays up to $1,033/week for 30 weeks. Here's every state, ranked.
Highest Maximum Weekly Benefit — Top 10 States
Maximum benefit is the cap on your weekly payment. Your actual benefit is ~50% of prior wages, up to this cap.
| Rank | State | Max Weekly Benefit | Max Weeks | File Here |
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Lowest Maximum Weekly Benefit — Bottom 10 States
Workers in these states receive the least. Filing accuracy and speed matter even more when the maximum is this low.
| Rank | State | Max Weekly Benefit | Max Weeks | File Here |
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Most Weeks of Benefits — Top 10 States
Standard is 26 weeks nationally. Some states pay more; Florida offers only 12 weeks.
| Rank | State | Max Weeks | Max Weekly Benefit | File Here |
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States With No Waiting Week (0 states)
Most states impose a 1-week waiting period before benefits begin. These states do not — payments can start immediately after approval.
Work Search Requirements by State
Missing the weekly work search count means losing that week's benefit permanently. The requirement varies from 1 to 5 contacts per week.
| State | Contacts Required per Week | File Here |
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All 50 States
Click any state for its complete unemployment guide: filing instructions, eligibility, weekly benefit calculation, and official portal.