On $950 a week in Oregon, about $617 in weekly benefits.
Unemployment on $950 in gross weekly pay. See the calculation, then check the official source.
Oregon weekly estimate
$617estimated per week
Up to 26 payable weeks
Based on your regular weekly rate; the final payment may be smaller.
Partial payments leave the unpaid balance available within the benefit year, subject to weekly eligibility and the agency determination.
- Weekly limit
- $902
- Waiting period
- 7 days
Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters. Assumes 2,080 covered base-period hours; enter your actual count to check the hours requirement.
The $211/$902 limits apply to new benefit years from June 28, 2026. This estimate combines them with the July 1 earnings disregard and covers full claim weeks from July 5, 2026 through June 26, 2027. Older claims can use different rates.
View Oregon 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. Assumes 2,080 covered base-period hours; enter your actual count to check the hours requirement.
- Base-period wages52 weeks of steady pay assumed
- $49,400
- Wage basis
- $49,400
- Multiply by 1.25%Unrounded weekly rate: $617.500000.
- $617.50
- Apply the weekly limit$211 minimum / $902 maximum; monetary requirements apply
- $617
Formula effective 2026-10-02. Read the official calculation source.
What shapes the award.
- Weekly range
- $211 to $902. Wage requirements still apply.
- Duration
- Up to 26 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $16,042.
- Dependents
- No dependents allowance in this modeled regular benefit.
- Base period
- First four of the last five completed calendar quarters. An alternate or extended period may be available under the state’s conditions. Understand the quarters.
- Alternate-period detail
- The agency uses the last four completed calendar quarters if the regular base year does not qualify and the alternate makes you eligible. Extended periods for specified temporary-total-disability histories have separate statutory conditions; ask the agency.
- Reporting work
- Report exact gross earnings and total hours for the Sunday–Saturday week worked, even before payment. Earnings must be below your weekly rate. Full-time work is normally 40 hours, with industry exceptions under the state rule; use the industry’s usual full-time threshold below. Other income, availability and offsets need agency review.
- Repeat benefit years
- If benefits were paid on a previous claim, a new valid claim also requires covered work and earnings of at least six times the new weekly rate after the previous claim began and before the new application. The earlier benefit year must end; the statute can extend it to 53 weeks to prevent quarter overlap. 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.
Normally complete five work-search activities each week, including two direct employer contacts, and keep/report the required details. Complete WorkSource registration when instructed. Approved training, qualifying closed-union status or a specified temporary layoff can change the search requirement; follow the agency’s notice.
Read the official guidanceTaxes and the amount received.
Unemployment compensation is taxable. You may elect 10% federal withholding, 6% Oregon withholding, or both (16%). This estimate is before withholding and offsets.
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
One otherwise eligible unpaid waiting week is required per claim. File its weekly claim even though it is unpaid; payments can begin for the next eligible week after certification and processing.
- Certify and confirm payment
Claim weekly for the previous Sunday–Saturday week, starting the following Sunday and before midnight Saturday. Use Frances Online or the automated 800-982-8920 line. Continue filing while eligibility is reviewed; report exact work, earnings and required search activities.
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.
Oregon Employment Department
Apply, certify or ask about an award through the agency.
Questions about Oregon benefits.
How much unemployment will I get if I make $950 a week?
The modeled payment in Oregon is about $617 per week, before tax withholding. Assumes the same gross weekly pay throughout four 13-week quarters. Assumes 2,080 covered base-period hours; enter your actual count to check the hours requirement. The agency checks eligibility and can apply additional adjustments.
How long can the benefit last in Oregon?
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?
One otherwise eligible unpaid waiting week is required per claim. File its weekly claim even though it is unpaid; payments can begin for the next eligible week after certification and processing.
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 Oregon Employment Department 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 | ||
| Rate period description | Agency / statute | ||
| Quarter guidance | Agency / statute | ||
| Partial reporting | Agency / statute | ||
| Full time guidance | Agency / statute | ||
| Waiting description | Agency / statute | ||
| Certification | Agency / statute | ||
| Work search | Agency / statute | ||
| Tax | Agency / statute | ||
| Repeat claim | Agency / statute | ||
| Earnings disregard basis | Agency / statute |