On $950 a week in New Hampshire, about $427 in weekly benefits.

Unemployment on $950 in gross weekly pay. See the calculation, then check the official source.

Before taxes and deductions.
Use actual wages & more details

Leave all quarters blank for steady pay. To use actual wages, fill all four; use 0 for an unpaid quarter.

Enter the four covered-wage quarters chosen by NHES. If the first four of the last five completed quarters do not qualify, the last four completed quarters can be reviewed as the alternate base period.

No account. No personal claim details.

New Hampshire weekly estimate

$427estimated per week

Up to 26 payable weeks

Based on your regular weekly rate; the final payment may be smaller.

Weekly limit
$427
Waiting period
7 days

Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters.

Current ordinary statutory table reviewed for January 1-December 31, 2026. December 31 is a conservative source-review deadline, not a predicted statutory change.

Rule under review. Confirm the amount with the official agency.

View New Hampshire rules

Estimate only. Your state agency determines eligibility and payments.

The calculation, line by line.

Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters.

This rule is still under review. Confirm the amount and eligibility with the official agency before relying on it.

Base-period wages52 weeks of steady pay assumed
$49,400
Highest-quarter wages
$49,400
Agency benefit tableExact wage bracket, not an approximate divisor
$427
Apply the weekly limit$32 minimum / $427 maximum; monetary requirements apply
$427

Formula effective 2026-01-01. Read the official calculation source.

What shapes the award.

Weekly range
$32 to $427. Wage requirements still apply.
Duration
Up to 26 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $11,102.
Dependents
No dependents allowance in this modeled regular benefit.
Base period
First four of the last five completed quarters before the benefit year begins. An alternate or extended period may be available under the state’s conditions. Understand the quarters.
Covered-wage requirements
At least two different base-period quarters must each contain $1,400 in covered wages. The minimum total is $2,800. NHES decides coverage, separation and each claimed week.
Partial-week conditions
Ordinary partial work must be below 37.5 hours per week. Round gross wages to the nearest dollar; those wages must be below the weekly rate. Disregard 30% of the weekly rate rounded to the nearest dollar, deduct the excess and round the benefit to the nearest dollar. Agency allocation of severance and special payments is outside this estimate.
Duration conditions
The statutory table gives an ordinary balance of twenty-six times the weekly rate. Partial claims draw smaller amounts from that balance within the benefit year. No extended or WorkShare benefits are added automatically.
Work registration
Register with NHES employment services and maintain your Job Match System information. Attend required local-office or reemployment appointments unless NHES grants an exception.

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.

Make an effective search for suitable work with multiple contacts on different days and by different methods. There is no single statutory contact count; follow any specific number assigned by the local office and keep records.

Read the official guidance

Taxes and the amount received.

Unemployment benefits are federally taxable. Review NHES withholding options and Form 1099-G; estimates are gross amounts before withholding and offsets.

Read the official guidance

From applying to getting paid.

Waiting periods and processing time are different things.

  1. Apply with the agency

    Use the official portal. Keep required records and confirm the claim or injury date.

  2. 7-day modeled wait

    Serve one otherwise eligible unpaid week of total or partial unemployment. File the continued claim even though the week is unpaid; NHES determines the week that satisfies the requirement.

  3. Certify and confirm payment

    File a weekly continued claim after the Sunday-Saturday week is complete. Report gross wages for the week worked and work-search details, keep the confirmation and continue filing while a decision is pending.

Same wages, nearby states.

$950 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.

New Hampshire Employment Security

Apply, certify or ask about an award through the agency.

Questions about New Hampshire benefits.

How much unemployment will I get if I make $950 a week?

The modeled payment in New Hampshire is about $427 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 New Hampshire?

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?

Serve one otherwise eligible unpaid week of total or partial unemployment. File the continued claim even though the week is unpaid; NHES determines the week that satisfies the requirement.

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 New Hampshire Employment Security 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.

New Hampshire unemployment evidence
RuleOfficial sourceEffectiveRetrieved
FormulaAgency / statute
MinimumAgency / statute
MaximumAgency / statute
DependentsAgency / statute
DurationAgency / statute
Waiting daysAgency / statute
Payment roundingAgency / statute
PartialAgency / statute
EligibilityAgency / statute
Base periodAgency / statute
AgencyAgency / statute
Formula descriptionAgency / statute
Monetary eligibilityAgency / statute
Quarter guidanceAgency / statute
Partial eligibilityAgency / statute
Duration descriptionAgency / statute
Waiting descriptionAgency / statute
CertificationAgency / statute
Work registrationAgency / statute
Work searchAgency / statute
First paymentAgency / statute
TaxAgency / statute
Rate period descriptionAgency / statute
NotesAgency / statute
Estimate periodAgency / statute