Vermont Unemployment Calculator
Figure basis: Official U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment InsuranceThis calculator estimates your Vermont unemployment insurance (UI) weekly benefit for 2026. Enter your usual gross weekly pay to see an estimated weekly benefit, alongside the official Vermont minimum ($94) and maximum ($757) weekly benefit amounts and the 23 to 26 weeks of benefits payable. The weekly amount is an estimate: it uses about 50% wage replacement (which matches the common "one twenty-sixth of high-quarter wages" rule) and is capped at the state minimum and maximum. Your state agency sets the exact figure from your base-period wage history, and eligibility rules apply. The minimum, maximum, and number of weeks are the official 2026 figures, sourced from U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance.
In Vermont, the weekly unemployment benefit ranges from $94 to $757, payable for 23 to 26 weeks (up to $19,682 in total). On $1,000 a week, the estimated benefit is about $500.00 per week.
How Vermont unemployment benefits work
Vermont pays a weekly benefit amount (WBA) based on your earnings during the base period (usually the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). The WBA is subject to a state minimum of $94 and a maximum of $757, and is payable for 23 to 26 weeks.
estimated weekly benefit = min(max(weekly wage x 50%, $94), $757)
estimated maximum total = estimated weekly benefit x 26 weeks
The 50% figure is an approximation of the common state formula; your state agency sets the exact WBA from your wage records.
Vermont unemployment figures (2026)
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum weekly benefit | $94 | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $757 | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
| Weeks payable | 23 to 26 weeks | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
Editor's insight: Vermont's long minimum duration
Vermont stands out for the shape of its unemployment program rather than its size. The weekly benefit runs from $94 up to $757, but the striking figure is the duration floor: benefits are payable for 23 to 26 weeks, one of the highest minimum durations in the country. Where states such as Florida or Tennessee can drop claimants to 12 weeks or fewer when the labor market tightens, Vermont's variable schedule never falls below 23.
The maximum resets every year. Vermont adjusts its top weekly benefit annually against the state average weekly wage, so the $757 ceiling is a moving target and an old figure goes stale within twelve months. The state calculates your weekly amount from your two highest base-period quarters; this calculator approximates that with a flat 50 percent replacement clamped to the $94 to $757 range, which is fine for a rough estimate but is not your official award.
A couple of Vermont specifics are easy to overlook. The state taxes unemployment benefits as ordinary income, so unlike a no-income-tax state your net check is smaller than the headline figure suggests, and you can request withholding to avoid a bill at filing time. Vermont also requires an active weekly work search. Treat the $757 maximum as this year's number, confirm it on your determination, and budget from the after-tax amount rather than the gross weekly benefit.
Vermont unemployment: frequently asked questions
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Vermont for 2026?
The maximum weekly benefit amount in Vermont is $757 for 2026. The minimum is $94. Over the maximum 26 weeks, that is up to $19,682 in total benefits.
How many weeks of unemployment can I get in Vermont?
Vermont pays benefits for 23 to 26 weeks; the exact number depends on your base-period wages and, in some states, the state unemployment rate.
How much unemployment will I get in Vermont?
Your weekly benefit is roughly half your usual gross weekly pay, subject to the Vermont minimum of $94 and maximum of $757. For example, on $1,000 a week the estimate is about $500.00. This is an estimate; Vermont sets your exact amount from your base-period wage history.
Is this the exact unemployment amount I will receive?
No. The minimum, maximum, and weeks shown are the official 2026 figures, but the weekly amount here is an estimate (about 50% wage replacement, which matches the common "one twenty-sixth of high-quarter wages" rule). Your state agency computes the exact figure from your reported wages, and eligibility rules apply.
Official sources
- Vermont unemployment weekly benefit and duration (tax year 2026): U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance, as at Jul 15, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 15 July 2026. See our methodology. General information, not legal or financial advice; file your claim with your state agency.