Georgia Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Georgia weekly unemployment benefit. Georgia's maximum is $365/week for up to 20 weeks. Results are estimates — Georgia Department of Labor 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 Georgia Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Georgia claim at Georgia UI Benefits →Georgia unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Georgia caps benefits at 14 to 20 weeks depending on the state unemployment rate. The maximum weeks are lower than the national standard of 26. Work search requires documenting 3 contacts per week, and claimants must register with the Georgia Department of Labor's job bank.
Georgia pays a maximum of $365/week and a minimum of $55/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 20 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $7,300 total.
Georgia has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
3 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Georgia Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Georgia?
In Georgia, the maximum weekly benefit is $365 and the minimum is $55. 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 Georgia Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Georgia?
Georgia provides up to 20 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. Duration in this state can vary with the statewide unemployment rate — verify the current maximum when you file. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Georgia Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia 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 Georgia?
Georgia requires 3 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 Georgia Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Georgia?
File with Georgia Department of Labor online at https://dol.georgia.gov/individuals/unemployment-benefits or by phone at 1-877-709-8185. 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.