On $95,000 a year in Minnesota, about $913 in weekly benefits.
Unemployment on $1,826.92 in gross weekly pay ($95,000 annually). See the calculation, then check the official source.
Minnesota weekly estimate
$913estimated per week
Up to 26 payable weeks
Based on your regular weekly rate; the final payment may be smaller.
Partial payments preserve the unpaid balance and may spread it across more calendar weeks within the benefit year.
- Weekly limit
- $948
- Waiting period
- 7 days
Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters.
Reviewed rates for new benefit years starting 2025-10-26 through 2026-10-24. Older claims can use different rates.
View Minnesota rulesEstimate only. Your state agency determines eligibility and payments.
The calculation, line by line.
Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters.
- Base-period wages52 weeks of steady pay assumed
- $95,000
- High-quarter method50% of highest-quarter wages / 13, subject to its separate cap of $611; round down to a whole dollar.
- $611
- Base-period method50% of total wages / 52, subject to the regular cap; use the higher result
- $913
- Apply the weekly limit$37 minimum / $948 maximum; monetary requirements apply
- $913
Formula effective 2025-10-26. Read the official calculation source.
What shapes the award.
- Weekly range
- $37 to $948. Wage requirements still apply.
- Duration
- Up to 26 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $23,738.
- Dependents
- No dependents allowance in this modeled regular benefit.
- Base period
- In January, April, July and October, use the first four of the last five completed quarters. In the other months, compare that period with the four most recent completed quarters and use the one with more wages. An alternate or extended period may be available under the state’s conditions. Understand the quarters.
- Alternate-period detail
- The effective account date is Sunday of the application week. A compensated illness or temporary-disability history may permit an earlier period under statutory conditions. Enter wages from the period the agency selects; this four-quarter estimate does not choose between five-quarter histories.
- Reporting work
- Combine work hours and earnings from all jobs, including self-employment and volunteer work, for Sunday through Saturday. At 32 or more hours, or earnings at least your weekly rate, no regular benefit is payable. Otherwise 50% of earnings is deducted and the final payment rounds down. You may report earnings at the next lower whole dollar under the statute; enter the amount you report. Self-employment earnings are after direct business expenses.
- Repeat benefit years
- After the previous benefit year expires, a new account requires actual covered work and paid wages sufficient for the current monetary threshold in completed quarters starting after that prior account began. One loss of employment cannot create two accounts. This estimator does not check that separate history.
Before you count on it.
- Covered wages and employment are required.
- This checks only the modeled monetary rules. The agency also checks your employment history and other eligibility conditions.
- Separation, availability, work search and certification can affect payment.
- Tax withholding, offsets and agency adjustments can change the amount received.
This is a wage calculation and an informational screen. Your agency or insurer decides your claim.
Keeping the claim eligible.
Actively seek suitable work each week and follow any assigned reemployment plan. Keep a record of your activities. If benefits are based on part-time work, the search may be limited to comparable part-time work. Approved training and referral-union conditions have separate rules; no fixed statewide contact count is assumed.
Read the official guidanceTaxes and the amount received.
Benefits are taxable under federal and Minnesota law. View or change withholding through the official online account or automated phone system. This estimate is before withholding, child support and other agency offsets; use your Form 1099-G for tax reporting.
Read the official guidanceFrom applying to getting paid.
Waiting periods and processing time are different things.
- Apply with the agency
Use the official portal. Keep required records and confirm the claim or injury date.
- 7-day modeled wait
The first otherwise eligible week is nonpayable, including a week eligible only for a partial payment. Request it on time. The soonest ordinary first payment is during the third account week, after requesting the prior week; agency review may delay it.
- Certify and confirm payment
Request each prior Sunday–Saturday week on time, including while eligibility is under review. Online requests are available Sunday through Friday. The agency also offers its scheduled phone system.
Same wages, nearby states.
$1,826.92 in steady gross weekly pay, using each state’s standard assumptions. Claim location follows covered work rules; it is not a choice based on the highest benefit.
The official next step.
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
Apply, certify or ask about an award through the agency.
Questions about Minnesota benefits.
How much unemployment will I get if I make $1,826.92 a week?
The modeled payment in Minnesota is about $913 per week, before tax withholding. Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters. The agency checks eligibility and can apply additional adjustments.
How long can the benefit last in Minnesota?
This calculation allows up to 26 payable weeks under the modeled regular program. This count uses the regular weekly rate; the final payment may be smaller. Wage credits, the benefit-year balance, certification and continuing eligibility can shorten payment. A maximum duration is not a guarantee.
Is there a waiting period before the first payment?
The first otherwise eligible week is nonpayable, including a week eligible only for a partial payment. Request it on time. The soonest ordinary first payment is during the third account week, after requesting the prior week; agency review may delay it.
Why can my actual payment be different?
Uneven covered wages, the claim or injury date, part-time earnings, dependents, taxes, offsets and eligibility can change a result. Use actual wage details in the calculator and compare the assumptions with your agency determination.
Where do I apply or check my claim?
Use the official Minnesota Unemployment Insurance link below. This independent site does not file claims, collect claim identifiers or determine an award.
Check the sources and dates.
Each source applies to the named rule, including the parameters inside it. Retrieved dates record the review; effective dates identify the applicable rule period.
| Rule | Official source | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula | Agency / statute | ||
| Minimum | Agency / statute | ||
| Maximum | Agency / statute | ||
| Duration | Agency / statute | ||
| Waiting days | Agency / statute | ||
| Dependents | Agency / statute | ||
| Partial | Agency / statute | ||
| Eligibility | Agency / statute | ||
| Base period | Agency / statute | ||
| Agency | Agency / statute | ||
| Notes | Agency / statute | ||
| Payment rounding | Agency / statute | ||
| Estimate period | Agency / statute | ||
| Qualifying wage derivation | Agency / statute | ||
| Quarter guidance | Agency / statute | ||
| Waiting description | Agency / statute | ||
| Partial reporting | Agency / statute | ||
| Certification | Agency / statute | ||
| Work search | Agency / statute | ||
| Tax | Agency / statute | ||
| Repeat claim | Agency / statute |