Massachusetts Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Massachusetts weekly unemployment benefit. Massachusetts's maximum is $1,105/week for up to 30 weeks. Results are estimates — Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance 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 Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Massachusetts claim at UI Online (DUA) →Massachusetts unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Massachusetts has among the highest maximum weekly benefits in the nation at $1,105, and dependency allowances have no cap so claimants with dependents can receive more. Benefits can last up to 30 weeks, the longest standard duration nationally. The combination of high wages and generous replacement rates makes accurate wage reporting especially important.
Massachusetts pays a maximum of $1,105/week and a minimum of $60/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 30 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $33,150 total.
Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the maximum weekly benefit is $1,105 and the minimum is $60. 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 Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts provides up to 30 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 Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Massachusetts?
File with Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance online at https://www.mass.gov/topics/unemployment or by phone at (877) 626-6800. 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.