New York unemployment benefits calculator
Use this New York unemployment calculator to estimate weekly benefits (WBA) from high-quarter wages. Mock cap $504, duration 26 weeks. File only with NY Department of Labor — we are not the state.
Estimated weekly benefit
$462
- Max duration
- 26 weeks
- Max total (mock)
- $12,012
How the New York weekly benefit amount is estimated
New York uses a base period of the first four of the last five completed quarters. Monetary eligibility needs sufficient covered wages.
Our mock multiplies highest-quarter earnings by 0.03846, then clamps between $108 and $504. Dependents, partial unemployment and severance offsets are not modeled.
How to file New York unemployment
File with NYSDOL (not NYC’s 311). State tax plus possible NYC local tax are omitted from UI — use the NY paycheck tool for the next W-2 job.
Expect a waiting week. Weekly certification is required. Independent-contractor vs employee fights are common — keep 1099/W-2 paperwork.
NY Department of Labor →After a US layoff checklist →Next-job paycheck →
Other state unemployment calculators
UI is state law. Texas max $577 / 26 weeks; California max $450 / 26 weeks; Florida max $275 / 12 weeks; Illinois max $577 / 26 weeks.
Texas UI calculator →California UI calculator →Florida UI calculator →Illinois UI calculator →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York?
This mock cap is $504 per week. Confirm on NY Department of Labor.
How many weeks can I collect in New York?
This mock duration is 26 weeks. Extensions are not modeled.
How is the New York weekly benefit calculated?
Mock WBA = highest quarter × 0.03846, then $108–$504.
Is there a waiting week in New York?
Expect a waiting week. Weekly certification is required. Independent-contractor vs employee fights are common — keep 1099/W-2 paperwork.
Where do I file New York unemployment?
File with NYSDOL (not NYC’s 311). State tax plus possible NYC local tax are omitted from UI — use the NY paycheck tool for the next W-2 job.
Is this official?
No. File with NY Department of Labor.
Will a part-time gig stop benefits?
Often it reduces WBA. Report all work on weekly certifications. Suitable-work rules vary.