Idaho Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Enter your base period wages to see your weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits. Data verified August 2026.
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About Idaho Unemployment Insurance
Idaho calculates your weekly benefit as your highest base period quarter divided by 26, capped at $624 per week for up to 26 weeks. Idaho's formula is straightforward and its maximum is among the higher ones in the Mountain West.
To file a claim or learn more, visit the Idaho Department of Labor website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.
Idaho Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Idaho?
Idaho's maximum WBA is $624 per week. Your benefit equals your highest base period quarter divided by 26.
How long does Idaho unemployment last?
Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.
Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Idaho?
You may qualify if you were not discharged for misconduct. Idaho defines misconduct as willful disregard for the employer's interests or repeated violations of reasonable rules.
Is there a waiting week in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho has a one-week waiting period.
Does Idaho offer dependency allowances?
No. Idaho does not provide additional amounts for dependents.
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