Kansas unemployment calculator
Estimate your Kansas unemployment benefit: 4.25% of your highest quarter of wages, from $165 to $663 a week for up to 16 weeks. July 2026 rules.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- DOL state law summary, July 2026
- See sources
Estimated Kansas weekly benefit
$510.00
your highest quarter ร 4.25%
- Maximum weeks
- 16
- Total over the claim
- $8,160
- Per month
- $2,208
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Kansas rules
| Minimum weekly benefit | $165 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $663 |
| Weeks | 10 to 16 |
| Waiting week | yes, one unpaid week |
| Dependents allowance | no |
- Duration in Kansas ranges from 10 to 16 weeks depending on your base period wages. The total shown uses the maximum.
- 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 | your highest quarter ร 4.25% |
| Before limits | $510.00 |
| Weekly benefit | $510.00 |
What to do next
How it works
Kansas sets the weekly benefit as 4.25% of your highest quarter of wages. The result is limited to a minimum of $165 and a maximum of $663 and paid for up to 16 weeks. Enter the wages from your base period quarters and the calculator applies that formula.
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
The weekly benefit is 4.25% of your highest quarter of wages, with a minimum of $165 and a maximum of $663. Benefits last up to 16 weeks.
How long does unemployment last in Kansas?
Between 10 and 16 weeks. The number depends on your base period earnings.
Can I work part time and still collect in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas ignores earnings up to 25% of your weekly benefit and reduces the benefit dollar for dollar above that.
Is there a waiting week in Kansas?
Yes. The first eligible week is unpaid in Kansas, so the first payment arrives after the second week of the claim.