New Mexico unemployment calculator
Estimate your New Mexico unemployment benefit: 53.5% of your average weekly wage, from $116 to $624 a week for up to 26 weeks. July 2026 rules.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- DOL state law summary, July 2026
- See sources
Estimated New Mexico weekly benefit
$493.85
your average weekly wage (highest quarter รท 13) ร 53.5%
- Maximum weeks
- 26
- Total over the claim
- $12,840
- Per month
- $2,138
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
New Mexico rules
| Minimum weekly benefit | $116 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $624 ($674 with dependents) |
| Weeks | 14 to 26 |
| Waiting week | yes, one unpaid week |
| Dependents allowance | yes |
- New Mexico adds an allowance for dependents, which is not included. The state's maximum with dependents is $674.
- Duration in New Mexico ranges from 14 to 26 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 average weekly wage (highest quarter รท 13) ร 53.5% |
| Before limits | $493.85 |
| Weekly benefit | $493.85 |
What to do next
How it works
New Mexico sets the weekly benefit as 53.5% of your average weekly wage. The result is limited to a minimum of $116 and a maximum of $624 and paid for up to 26 weeks. Enter the wages from your base period quarters and the calculator applies that formula. New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
The weekly benefit is 53.5% of your average weekly wage, with a minimum of $116 and a maximum of $624 ($674 with dependents). Benefits last up to 26 weeks.
How long does unemployment last in New Mexico?
Between 14 and 26 weeks. The number depends on your base period earnings.
Can I work part time and still collect in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico ignores earnings up to 20% of your weekly benefit and reduces the benefit dollar for dollar above that.
Is there a waiting week in New Mexico?
Yes. The first eligible week is unpaid in New Mexico, so the first payment arrives after the second week of the claim.