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Arizona Unemployment Benefits Calculator

Enter your base period wages to see your weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits. Data verified May 2026.

$320Max Weekly Benefit
26 wksMax Duration
$8,320Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
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Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$320
Effective Weeks
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Total Potential Benefit
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Waiting Week
None — benefits start week 1

Calculation Breakdown

How Arizona Compares

State Agency
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Benefit Formula
47% of avg weekly wage
Max Weekly Benefit
$320
Min Weekly Benefit
$187
Max Benefit Duration
26 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$8,320
Waiting Week
No
Dependency Allowance
None
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No

About Arizona Unemployment Insurance

Arizona computes your weekly benefit as approximately 46.67% of your average weekly wage during the base period, capped at $320. With a minimum WBA of $187 — one of the highest minimums in the nation — Arizona ensures a substantial floor for all eligible workers.

To file a claim or learn more, visit the Arizona Department of Economic Security website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.

Arizona Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Arizona?

Arizona's maximum WBA is $320 per week. Your benefit is calculated as about 46.67% of your average weekly wage during the base period, with a minimum of $187 even if your wages were low.

How long does Arizona unemployment last?

Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Arizona?

You may qualify if you were not discharged for misconduct. Arizona broadly defines misconduct to include deliberate violations of company policy, but simple poor performance without willful neglect does not disqualify you.

Is there a waiting week in Arizona?

No. Arizona eliminated its waiting week — you can receive benefits starting from your first week of eligibility.

What wages count toward my Arizona benefit?

Wages from all covered employers during your base period — typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters.