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Delaware Unemployment Benefits Calculator

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

$400Max Weekly Benefit
26 wksMax Duration
$10,400Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
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Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$400
Effective Weeks
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Total Potential Benefit
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Waiting Week
One week (unpaid)

Calculation Breakdown

How Delaware Compares

State Agency
Delaware Department of Labor
Benefit Formula
Highest base period quarter ÷ 46
Max Weekly Benefit
$400
Min Weekly Benefit
$20
Max Benefit Duration
26 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$10,400
Waiting Week
Yes (1 week)
Dependency Allowance
None
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No
ℹ️ Delaware uses a divisor of 46 rather than the more common 26, producing a lower but more stable weekly benefit.

About Delaware Unemployment Insurance

Delaware uses a unique divisor of 46 (rather than the common 26) applied to your highest base period quarter. This lower divisor results in benefits that more closely approximate weekly earnings over a longer period. The maximum is $400 per week for up to 26 weeks.

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

Delaware Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Delaware?

Delaware's maximum WBA is $400. Your benefit is your highest base period quarter divided by 46 — a different approach than most states that use 26.

How long does Delaware unemployment last?

Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Delaware?

Yes, unless you were discharged for just cause — which Delaware interprets similarly to misconduct (deliberate acts, repeated policy violations, etc.).

Is there a waiting week in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware requires a one-week waiting period.

Why does Delaware use 46 as the divisor?

Delaware's formula approximates half a year's weekly wages, spreading your highest-quarter earnings over a longer implied timeframe. Most states use 26 (half a year of weeks), but Delaware's 46 lowers the weekly benefit proportionally.