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Oregon Unemployment Benefits Calculator

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

$783Max Weekly Benefit
26 wksMax Duration
$20,358Max Total Benefit
Weekly Benefit Amount
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Enter your earnings above
Max Weekly Benefit
$783
Effective Weeks
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Total Potential Benefit
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Waiting Week
None — benefits start week 1

Calculation Breakdown

How Oregon Compares

State Agency
Oregon Employment Department
Benefit Formula
1.25% of total base period wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$783
Min Weekly Benefit
$183
Max Benefit Duration
26 weeks
Max Total Benefit
$20,358
Waiting Week
No
Dependency Allowance
None
Eligible if Fired
Yes (if not for misconduct)
Eligible if Quit
Generally No
ℹī¸ Oregon uses 1.25% of total base period wages as the WBA formula. Oregon eliminated its waiting week.

About Oregon Unemployment Insurance

Oregon calculates your weekly benefit as 1.25% of your total base period wages, capped at $783 per week for up to 26 weeks. Oregon's formula rewards consistent year-round earners and has one of the higher caps in the Pacific Northwest.

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

Oregon Unemployment FAQ

How much unemployment can I get in Oregon?

Oregon's maximum WBA is $783. Your benefit is 1.25% of your total base period wages — so $50,000 in base period earnings yields $625/week.

How long does Oregon unemployment last?

Up to 26 weeks of regular benefits.

Can I collect unemployment if I was fired in Oregon?

Yes, unless you were fired for misconduct. Oregon has a worker-friendly standard that requires the employer to prove misconduct by clear and convincing evidence.

Is there a waiting week in Oregon?

No. Oregon eliminated its waiting week.

Does Oregon offer dependency allowances?

No. Oregon's formula does not include dependent supplements.