Alaska Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Alaska weekly unemployment benefit. Alaska's maximum is $370/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services makes the official determination.
Estimate My Weekly Benefit
This is an estimate only. Your actual benefit depends on your specific base period wages, employer records, and Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Alaska claim at UA Connect →Alaska unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Alaska requires only 2 work search contacts per week, lower than most states. Seasonal workers in fishing, tourism, and construction are common claimants, and the agency has protocols for seasonal-employment separations.
Alaska pays a maximum of $370/week and a minimum of $56/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 26 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $9,620 total.
Alaska has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
2 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Alaska Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Alaska?
In Alaska, the maximum weekly benefit is $370 and the minimum is $56. Your actual weekly benefit amount is based on your earnings during your base period (typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). Use the estimator above to get an approximate figure, then confirm the exact amount with Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Alaska?
Alaska provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska imposes a one-week unpaid waiting period. You still need to file and certify for that week, but it is not paid. Payments begin from the second eligible week.
How many job search contacts are required each week in Alaska?
Alaska requires 2 work search contacts per week to remain eligible while collecting benefits. Keep a dated log of each activity (employer name, date, method of contact) in case Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Alaska?
File with Alaska Division of Employment and Training Services online at https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/ or by phone at (907) 269-4700. Have your Social Security number, employer information for the last 18 months, reason for separation, and bank details for direct deposit ready. File the same week you lose your job — most states pay from the week you file, not the week your job ended.