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Kentucky Unemployment Benefits Calculator

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

$632Max Weekly Benefit
26 wksMax Duration
$16,432Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
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Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$632
Effective Weeks
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Total Potential Benefit
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Waiting Week
One week (unpaid)

Calculation Breakdown

How Kentucky Compares

State Agency
Kentucky Career Center — Office of Unemployment Insurance
Benefit Formula
Highest base period quarter ÷ 26
Max Weekly Benefit
$632
Min Weekly Benefit
$39
Max Benefit Duration
26 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$16,432
Waiting Week
Yes (1 week)
Dependency Allowance
None
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No

About Kentucky Unemployment Insurance

Kentucky calculates your weekly benefit by dividing your highest base period quarter by 26, up to $632 per week for up to 26 weeks. Kentucky's relatively high cap reflects above-average industrial wages in sectors like automotive manufacturing.

To file a claim or learn more, visit the Kentucky Career Center — Office of Unemployment Insurance website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.

Kentucky Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Kentucky?

Kentucky's maximum WBA is $632. Your benefit is your highest base period quarter divided by 26.

How long does Kentucky unemployment last?

Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Kentucky?

You may qualify if not discharged for misconduct. Kentucky defines misconduct as a willful disregard of the employer's interests or a deliberate violation of standards.

Is there a waiting week in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky has a one-week waiting period.

Does Kentucky offer dependency allowances?

No. Kentucky does not provide dependent supplements.