Arizona Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Arizona weekly unemployment benefit. Arizona's maximum is $320/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Arizona Department of Economic Security 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 Arizona Department of Economic Security's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
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Arizona requires only 1 work search contact per week, the lowest mandatory minimum among active-search states. The minimum weekly benefit is relatively high at $187, but the maximum tops out lower than most Sun Belt peers.
Arizona pays a maximum of $320/week and a minimum of $187/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 $8,320 total.
Arizona has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
1 contact per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Arizona Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Arizona?
In Arizona, the maximum weekly benefit is $320 and the minimum is $187. 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 Arizona Department of Economic Security after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Arizona?
Arizona provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Arizona Department of Economic Security whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona 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 Arizona?
Arizona requires 1 work search contact per week to remain eligible while collecting benefits. Keep a dated log of each activity (employer name, date, method of contact) in case Arizona Department of Economic Security audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Arizona?
File with Arizona Department of Economic Security online at https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual or by phone at 1-877-600-2722. 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.