Wisconsin Unemployment Calculator
Figure basis: Official U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment InsuranceThis calculator estimates your Wisconsin unemployment insurance (UI) weekly benefit for 2026. Enter your usual gross weekly pay to see an estimated weekly benefit, alongside the official Wisconsin minimum ($54) and maximum ($370) weekly benefit amounts and the 14 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 Wisconsin, the weekly unemployment benefit ranges from $54 to $370, payable for 14 to 26 weeks (up to $9,620 in total). On $1,000 a week, the estimated benefit is about $370.00 per week.
How Wisconsin unemployment benefits work
Wisconsin 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 $54 and a maximum of $370, and is payable for 14 to 26 weeks.
estimated weekly benefit = min(max(weekly wage x 50%, $54), $370)
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.
Wisconsin unemployment figures (2026)
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum weekly benefit | $54 | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $370 | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
| Weeks payable | 14 to 26 weeks | U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Unemployment Insurance |
Editor's insight: Wisconsin's frozen $370 ceiling
Wisconsin's unemployment numbers have been notably steady, and not in a way that helps claimants: the maximum weekly benefit sits at $370, a ceiling that has held without a legislated increase for years while wages and prices moved on. The minimum is $54, and the state pays for 14 to 26 weeks. That places Wisconsin among the lower-ceiling states in the Upper Midwest.
The variable duration, 14 to 26 weeks, is tied to your base-period wages rather than a single statewide switch, so two claimants at the same $370 weekly rate can qualify for different total weeks. Wisconsin sets the weekly amount at 4 percent of your highest base-period quarter, capped at $370. This calculator uses a flat 50 percent replacement clamped to the $54 to $370 band, so treat its output as an approximation rather than your monetary determination.
Two Wisconsin details are worth planning around. The state applies a strict partial-benefit formula if you work part time while claiming, which can reduce or eliminate a week's payment, and it enforces an active weekly work-search requirement. Benefits are also taxable both federally and by Wisconsin, so your net is smaller than the $370 headline. Confirm your exact weekly amount and available weeks on the determination letter, and do not assume the full 26 weeks apply.
Wisconsin unemployment: frequently asked questions
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Wisconsin for 2026?
The maximum weekly benefit amount in Wisconsin is $370 for 2026. The minimum is $54. Over the maximum 26 weeks, that is up to $9,620 in total benefits.
How many weeks of unemployment can I get in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin pays benefits for 14 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 Wisconsin?
Your weekly benefit is roughly half your usual gross weekly pay, subject to the Wisconsin minimum of $54 and maximum of $370. For example, on $1,000 a week the estimate is about $370.00. This is an estimate; Wisconsin 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
- Wisconsin 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.