Connecticut unemployment calculator
Estimate your Connecticut unemployment benefit: 1/26 of the average of your two highest quarters, from $44 to $721 a week for up to 26 weeks. July 2026 rules.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- DOL state law summary, July 2026
- See sources
Estimated Connecticut weekly benefit
$442.31
average of your two highest quarters ร 1/26
- Maximum weeks
- 26
- Total over the claim
- $11,500
- Per month
- $1,915
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Connecticut rules
| Minimum weekly benefit | $44 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $721 ($796 with dependents) |
| Weeks | 26 |
| Waiting week | none |
| Dependents allowance | yes |
- Connecticut adds an allowance for dependents, which is not included. The state's maximum with dependents is $796.
- Based on the U.S. Department of Labor summary of state laws, July 2026. Benefits are taxable income, and eligibility depends on why you left the job and whether you are looking for work.
Show the math
| Highest quarter | $12,000 |
|---|---|
| Second highest quarter | $11,000 |
| Base period total | $43,000 |
| Formula | average of your two highest quarters ร 1/26 |
| Before limits | $442.31 |
| Weekly benefit | $442.31 |
What to do next
How it works
Connecticut sets the weekly benefit as 1/26 of the average of your two highest quarters. The result is limited to a minimum of $44 and a maximum of $721 and paid for up to 26 weeks. Enter the wages from your base period quarters and the calculator applies that formula. Connecticut also pays an allowance for dependents, which is not included in the estimate.
Things to keep in mind
The base period is usually the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file. Your highest quarter drives most formulas, so check your pay stubs for the quarter where you earned the most.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Labor's summary of state laws, July 2026. The Connecticut agency makes the actual determination, and benefits are taxable income.
Sources
Rules applied as of 2026-07-01. See the sources below for details.
- Significant Provisions of State UI Laws, Effective July 2026Checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
How much is unemployment in Connecticut?
The weekly benefit is 1/26 of the average of your two highest quarters, with a minimum of $44 and a maximum of $721 ($796 with dependents). Benefits last up to 26 weeks.
How long does unemployment last in Connecticut?
26 weeks for a regular claim. Extended benefits can apply when the state unemployment rate is high.
Can I work part time and still collect in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut ignores earnings up to 33% of your earnings and reduces the benefit dollar for dollar above that.
Is there a waiting week in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut pays from the first eligible week.