New Hampshire Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your New Hampshire weekly unemployment benefit. New Hampshire's maximum is $427/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — New Hampshire Employment 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 New Hampshire Employment Security's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your New Hampshire claim at NH Works →New Hampshire unemployment benefits: what you need to know
New Hampshire has no state income tax, and UI benefits are treated as taxable income at the federal level. The state has low overall unemployment which generally means faster processing. Tech and manufacturing workers in the southern corridor near Massachusetts are a growing claimant group.
New Hampshire pays a maximum of $427/week and a minimum of $32/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 $11,102 total.
New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the maximum weekly benefit is $427 and the minimum is $32. 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 New Hampshire Employment Security after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask New Hampshire Employment Security whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Employment Security audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in New Hampshire?
File with New Hampshire Employment Security online at https://www.nhes.nh.gov/ or by phone at (603) 271-7700. 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.