Maine Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Maine weekly unemployment benefit. Maine's maximum is $623/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Maine 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 Maine Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Maine claim at ReEmployME →Maine unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Maine has one of the higher minimum weekly benefit floors at $108. The ReEmployME portal is modern and functional. Seasonal workers in tourism and fishing are common claimants, and Maine has seasonal-employment provisions that differ from standard separation rules.
Maine pays a maximum of $623/week and a minimum of $108/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 $16,198 total.
Maine 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.
Maine Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Maine?
In Maine, the maximum weekly benefit is $623 and the minimum is $108. 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 Maine Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Maine?
Maine provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Maine Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Maine?
Yes. Maine 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 Maine?
Maine 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 Maine Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Maine?
File with Maine Department of Labor online at https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/ or by phone at 1-800-593-7660. 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.