Oregon unemployment calculator
Estimate your Oregon unemployment benefit: 1.25% of your total base period wages, from $211 to $902 a week for up to 26 weeks. July 2026 rules.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- DOL state law summary, July 2026
- See sources
Estimated Oregon weekly benefit
$537.50
your base period wages ร 1.25%
- Maximum weeks
- 26
- Total over the claim
- $13,975
- Per month
- $2,327
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Oregon rules
| Minimum weekly benefit | $211 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $902 |
| Weeks | 1 to 26 |
| Waiting week | yes, one unpaid week |
| Dependents allowance | no |
- Duration in Oregon ranges from 1 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 base period wages ร 1.25% |
| Before limits | $537.50 |
| Weekly benefit | $537.50 |
What to do next
How it works
Oregon sets the weekly benefit as 1.25% of your total base period wages. The result is limited to a minimum of $211 and a maximum of $902 and paid for up to 26 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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
The weekly benefit is 1.25% of your total base period wages, with a minimum of $211 and a maximum of $902. Benefits last up to 26 weeks.
How long does unemployment last in Oregon?
Between 1 and 26 weeks. The number depends on your base period earnings.
Can I work part time and still collect in Oregon?
Yes, with a reduced benefit. Oregon disregards part of your earnings and reduces the benefit for the rest. Enter your weekly earnings above to see the effect.
Is there a waiting week in Oregon?
Yes. The first eligible week is unpaid in Oregon, so the first payment arrives after the second week of the claim.