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Unemployment Calculator

Estimate weekly unemployment benefits, after-tax payments, total support, and the income gap compared with your previous earnings.

STEP 01Enter prior earnings

Add your average weekly wage before unemployment.

STEP 02Set benefit rules

Choose a replacement rate, benefit cap, duration, and withholding.

STEP 03Review the estimate

See weekly, monthly, total, and income-gap estimates instantly.

Weekly benefit
$450.00
before tax
After-tax weekly
$405.00
estimated payment
Monthly estimate
$1,755.00
4.33 weeks
Total benefits
$10,530.00
full duration
Income replaced
45%
of prior wage
Benefit inputs
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%
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weeks
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Estimated unemployment benefit
$450.00
gross weekly benefit
At a 45% replacement rate, your preliminary benefit is $450.00 per week. This is within the selected minimum and maximum limits.
Weekly benefit = min(max($1,000 × 45%, $0), $600) = $450
Estimated net weekly benefit$405.00
Estimated monthly benefit$1,755.00
Total gross benefits$11,700.00
Total after-tax benefits$10,530.00
Weekly income gap$595.00
Income comparison
Previous wage
Net benefit
Calculation details
Previous weekly wage$1,000.00
Preliminary benefit$450.00
Applied weekly cap$600.00
Benefit duration26 weeks
Tax withheld10%
How the estimate works

The calculator multiplies prior weekly wages by the selected replacement rate, then applies the minimum and maximum weekly benefit limits. Estimated withholding is deducted to calculate a possible after-tax payment.

Gross benefit = clamp(wage × rate, minimum, maximum)
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official unemployment benefit calculator?

No. It is a general planning tool. Actual eligibility, wage formulas, benefit caps, waiting periods, and payment durations depend on your jurisdiction and claim history.

What is a replacement rate?

The replacement rate is the percentage of your previous wage used to estimate the preliminary weekly benefit before minimum and maximum rules are applied.

Are unemployment benefits taxable?

Tax treatment varies by country and sometimes by region. The withholding field is only an estimate for budgeting purposes.

Why might my real payment be different?

Your actual payment may be affected by base-period earnings, part-time income, dependents, severance, pensions, waiting weeks, deductions, and local benefit rules.

Finance & Calculation Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser using standard financial formulas and the figures you enter. They are for informational purposes only and are not financial, credit, tax or legal advice. Actual offers, rates, fees and eligibility vary by provider. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this tool's output.

ⓘ Unemployment Calculator Disclaimer
This calculator provides a general estimate only and does not determine eligibility or an official benefit amount. Unemployment programs vary by country, state, province, and claim circumstances. Verify current rules with the relevant government agency before making financial decisions.
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