Wyoming Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Wyoming weekly unemployment benefit. Wyoming's maximum is $651/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Wyoming Department of Workforce Services 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 Wyoming Department of Workforce Services's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Wyoming claim at Wyoming UI Claims →Wyoming unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Wyoming has no state income tax, though UI benefits remain federally taxable. The energy sector — oil, gas, and coal — is the primary driver of layoff-related UI claims. Low population means faster processing and lower phone-line wait times than larger states.
Wyoming pays a maximum of $651/week and a minimum of $47/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 $16,926 total.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, the maximum weekly benefit is $651 and the minimum is $47. 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 Wyoming Department of Workforce Services after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Wyoming?
Wyoming provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Wyoming Department of Workforce Services whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming 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 Wyoming Department of Workforce Services audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Wyoming?
File with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services online at https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-divisions/unemployment-insurance/ or by phone at (307) 473-3789. 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.