Alaska Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Enter your base period wages to see your weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits. Data verified May 2026.
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About Alaska Unemployment Insurance
Alaska calculates your weekly unemployment benefit by dividing your highest base period quarter earnings by 26, capped at $370 per week for up to 26 weeks. Alaska's remote economy and seasonal work patterns make its unemployment system especially important for workers.
To file a claim or learn more, visit the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.
Alaska Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Alaska?
Alaska's maximum weekly benefit is $370. Your WBA equals your highest quarter earnings divided by 26, so a $9,620 high quarter would yield the maximum $370.
How long does Alaska unemployment last?
Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits. Alaska may also offer extended benefits when statewide unemployment rates are elevated.
Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Alaska?
Yes, if the discharge was not for misconduct. Alaska defines misconduct as a willful disregard of the employer's interests or a deliberate violation of standards of behavior the employer has a right to expect.
Is there a waiting week in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska imposes a one-week waiting period before your first benefit payment.
Does Alaska offer dependency allowances?
No. Alaska does not add extra payments for dependents.