Ohio unemployment calculator
Estimate your Ohio unemployment benefit: 1/2 of your average weekly wage, from $176 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 Ohio weekly benefit
$413.46
your average weekly wage (base period รท 52) ร 1/2
- Maximum weeks
- 26
- Total over the claim
- $10,750
- Per month
- $1,790
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Ohio rules
| Minimum weekly benefit | $176 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $624 ($842 with dependents) |
| Weeks | 20 to 26 |
| Waiting week | yes, one unpaid week |
| Dependents allowance | yes |
- Ohio adds an allowance for dependents, which is not included. The state's maximum with dependents is $842.
- Duration in Ohio ranges from 20 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 (base period รท 52) ร 1/2 |
| Before limits | $413.46 |
| Weekly benefit | $413.46 |
What to do next
How it works
Ohio sets the weekly benefit as 1/2 of your average weekly wage. The result is limited to a minimum of $176 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. Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
The weekly benefit is 1/2 of your average weekly wage, with a minimum of $176 and a maximum of $624 ($842 with dependents). Benefits last up to 26 weeks.
How long does unemployment last in Ohio?
Between 20 and 26 weeks. The number depends on your base period earnings.
Can I work part time and still collect in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio ignores earnings up to 20% of your weekly benefit and reduces the benefit dollar for dollar above that.
Is there a waiting week in Ohio?
Yes. The first eligible week is unpaid in Ohio, so the first payment arrives after the second week of the claim.