💼 Unemployment Calculator

Colorado Unemployment Benefits Calculator

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

$781Max Weekly Benefit
26 wksMax Duration
$20,306Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
—
Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$781
Effective Weeks
—
Total Potential Benefit
—
Waiting Week
None — benefits start week 1

Calculation Breakdown

How Colorado Compares

State Agency
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Benefit Formula
60% of avg weekly wage
Max Weekly Benefit
$781
Min Weekly Benefit
$25
Max Benefit Duration
26 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$20,306
Waiting Week
No
Dependency Allowance
None
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No

About Colorado Unemployment Insurance

Colorado pays 60% of your average weekly wage during the base period, up to $781 per week for up to 26 weeks. Colorado's generous replacement rate and high cap make it one of the better UI systems in the Mountain West.

To file a claim or learn more, visit the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.

Colorado Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Colorado?

Colorado pays 60% of your average weekly wage, capped at $781. For example, if your average weekly wage was $1,000, your WBA would be $600.

How long does Colorado unemployment last?

Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Colorado?

You qualify unless you were discharged for misconduct. Colorado's definition includes deliberate violations of employer rules and persistent negligence after warnings.

Is there a waiting week in Colorado?

No. Colorado eliminated its waiting week — benefits start from your first eligible week.

Does Colorado have extended benefits?

Yes. Extended benefits trigger automatically when the state unemployment rate reaches certain thresholds.