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Florida Unemployment Calculator (2026)

Florida pays some of the lowest unemployment benefits in the country: $32 to $275 per week, for at most 12 weeks in 2026. That's a maximum total of $3,300 ($275 × 12 weeks). Florida calls the program Reemployment Assistance, run by FloridaCommerce.

Data verified 2026-07-04Source: US DOL + state statuteEffective 2026-01-01
Weekly benefit range
$32$275
Duration
9–12 weeks
Formula
highest quarter ÷ 26
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The actual rule

How Florida calculates it

Florida divides your highest-earning base period quarter by 26 and rounds down to the whole dollar. The state's own worked example: $6,317.03 in your best quarter pays $242 a week. Earn $7,150 or more in that quarter and you hit the $275 cap — a number unchanged since 2011.

The 12-week limit isn't fixed — it floats with the economy. Florida law allows 12 to 23 weeks depending on the prior year's third-quarter unemployment rate: 12 weeks when that rate is at or below 5%, plus one extra week for every 0.5% above it. Because unemployment was low, 2026 claims max out at 12 weeks. The number resets every January.

Your total pool is the lesser of 25% of your base period wages or 12 times your weekly amount. If your earnings were close to the qualifying minimum, that pool can run out in roughly 9 to 10 weeks instead of 12.

highest quarter ÷ 26, clamped to $32$275
Source: US DOL “Significant Provisions of State UI Laws” (Jan 2026) + state statute · verified 2026-07-04
Qualifying

Do you qualify in Florida?

The wage test: at least $3,400 in total base period wages, wages in at least two quarters, and total base period wages of at least 1.5 times your highest quarter.

You also must be unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, and actively searching. FloridaCommerce makes the final call on every claim.

Maximum total benefit: Lesser of 25% BPW or 12 x WBA (2026; statute: current-year weeks x WBA, absolute cap $6,325).

Common questions

Florida unemployment, in plain language

How much unemployment will I get in Florida? +
Between $32 and $275 per week. It's your highest base period quarter divided by 26, rounded down — for example, $6,317.03 in your best quarter pays $242. A top quarter of $7,150 or more hits the $275 maximum.
How long does unemployment last in Florida? +
Up to 12 weeks for 2026 claims — one of the shortest durations in the country. Your total is also capped at 25% of your base period wages, so lower earners may run out in roughly 9 to 10 weeks.
How is the Florida weekly benefit calculated? +
Take your highest-earning base period quarter, divide by 26, and round down to the whole dollar. The result can't go below $32 or above $275.
Can I work part-time while on Reemployment Assistance in Florida? +
Yes. Florida disregards weekly earnings up to 8 times the federal hourly minimum wage; earnings above that reduce your benefit for the week. Report everything you earn.
What do I need to qualify for unemployment in Florida? +
At least $3,400 in base period wages, wages in at least two quarters, and total base period wages of at least 1.5 times your highest quarter. You also must have lost the job through no fault of your own and be able, available, and actively looking for work.
Is Florida unemployment taxable? +
Yes, on your federal return. You can request 10% federal withholding with Form W-4V. State tax treatment varies — check current Florida rules or ask a tax professional.
Why does Florida only pay 12 weeks of unemployment? +
State law ties the maximum duration to the prior year's third-quarter unemployment rate: 12 weeks at 5% or below, up to 23 weeks when unemployment is high. With low unemployment, 2026 claims are capped at 12 weeks. If the economy worsens, the cap rises the following January.
Will Florida's $275 maximum increase? +
There's no scheduled increase. The $275 cap has been in place since 2011, and no 2026 legislation raised it.
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