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Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits Calculator

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

$1033Max Weekly Benefit
30 wksMax Duration
$30,990Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
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Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$1033
Effective Weeks
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Total Potential Benefit
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Waiting Week
One week (unpaid)

Calculation Breakdown

How Massachusetts Compares

State Agency
Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Benefit Formula
50% of avg weekly wage
Max Weekly Benefit
$1033
Min Weekly Benefit
$57
Max Benefit Duration
30 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$30,990
Waiting Week
Yes (1 week)
Dependency Allowance
$25/week per dependent plus $25/week per dependent
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No
ℹī¸ Massachusetts adds $25/week per dependent (up to 5), capped at 50% of your WBA. Massachusetts also has the longest standard benefit period — 30 weeks.

About Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance

Massachusetts is one of the most generous UI states in the nation. It pays 50% of your average weekly wage plus $25 per dependent (up to 50% of your WBA), with a maximum of $1,033 per week for up to 30 weeks — the longest standard benefit period in the country.

To file a claim or learn more, visit the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) website. You can typically file online, by phone, or in person at a workforce center.

Massachusetts Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's maximum WBA is $1,033 per week. Your base benefit is 50% of your average weekly wage, and each dependent (up to 5) adds $25/week, capped at 50% of your WBA.

How long does Massachusetts unemployment last?

Up to 30 weeks — the longest standard duration among all U.S. states.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Massachusetts?

Yes, unless you were fired for deliberate misconduct or a felony. Massachusetts has one of the most worker-friendly UI statutes in the country.

Is there a waiting week in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts has a one-week waiting period (paid during the claim, not forfeited).

Does Massachusetts offer dependency allowances?

Yes — $25 per dependent per week, up to 5 dependents, subject to a cap of 50% of your base WBA.