West Virginia unemployment calculator

Estimate your West Virginia unemployment benefit: a schedule in state law based on your wages, from $24 to $662 a week for up to 26 weeks. July 2026 rules.

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US federal & state rules
  • DOL state law summary, July 2026
  • See sources
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Of the base period, usually the first four of the last five completed quarters.

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If you will work while claiming.

Example

West Virginia weekly benefit

$24 to $662

West Virginia uses a benefit schedule set by state law, so the exact amount needs the state's own calculator.

Maximum weeks
26
Maximum total
$17,212

This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.

  • The DOL summary for West Virginia lists a schedule rather than a single fraction. The state agency's calculator or claim portal gives the exact figure.
  • Based on the U.S. Department of Labor summary of state laws, July 2026.

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How it works

West Virginia sets the weekly benefit as a schedule in state law based on your wages. The result is limited to a minimum of $24 and a maximum of $662 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 West Virginia agency makes the actual determination, and benefits are taxable income.

Sources

Rules applied as of 2026-07-01. See the sources below for details.

Frequently asked questions

How much is unemployment in West Virginia?

The weekly benefit is a schedule in state law based on your wages, with a minimum of $24 and a maximum of $662. Benefits last up to 26 weeks.

How long does unemployment last in West Virginia?

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 West Virginia?

Yes. West Virginia ignores the first $60 you earn in a week and reduces the benefit dollar for dollar above that.

Is there a waiting week in West Virginia?

Yes. The first eligible week is unpaid in West Virginia, so the first payment arrives after the second week of the claim.

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