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New Hampshire Unemployment Calculator (2026)

In 2026, New Hampshire unemployment benefits range from $32 to $427 a week, based on your total annual wages. Everyone who qualifies receives the same duration: a flat 26 weeks.

Data verified 2026-07-04Source: US DOL + state statuteEffective 2026-01-01
Weekly benefit range
$32 – $427
Duration
26 weeks
Formula
1–1.1% of annual wages (schedule)
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The actual rule

How New Hampshire calculates it

New Hampshire is different from most states: instead of looking at your best quarters, it bases your weekly benefit on your total annual wages. Your weekly benefit works out to between 1% and 1.1% of what you earned for the year, following a wage schedule. For example, if you earned $35,000 in the year, your weekly benefit would land between about $350 and $385.

The weekly benefit is at least $32 and at most $427. New Hampshire does not pay a dependents allowance, so the amount depends only on your own wages.

Benefits last a uniform 26 weeks for everyone who qualifies, no matter how much you earned. To qualify money-wise, you need at least $2,800 in total wages during your base period, with at least $1,400 in each of two different quarters.

1–1.1% of annual wages (schedule), clamped to $32 – $427
Source: US DOL “Significant Provisions of State UI Laws” (Jan 2026) + state statute · verified 2026-07-04
Qualifying

Do you qualify in New Hampshire?

The monetary test in New Hampshire is straightforward: you need at least $2,800 in base-period wages, including at least $1,400 in each of two different quarters. Beyond the wage test, you generally must be out of work through no fault of your own, be able and available to work, and actively search for a job each week you claim. The state agency makes the final decision on every claim.

Maximum total benefit: N/A (uniform duration).

Common questions

New Hampshire unemployment, in plain language

How much unemployment will I get in New Hampshire? +
In 2026, New Hampshire pays between $32 and $427 a week. Your amount is set by a schedule at roughly 1% to 1.1% of your total annual wages. For example, around $35,000 in annual wages puts you in the range of about $350 to $385 a week.
How long does unemployment last in New Hampshire? +
New Hampshire pays a flat 26 weeks to everyone who qualifies. The duration does not depend on how much you earned. Extensions may exist during periods of high unemployment, but the standard program is 26 weeks.
How is the weekly benefit calculated in New Hampshire? +
Unlike most states, New Hampshire uses your total annual wages rather than your best quarters. A wage schedule sets your weekly benefit at roughly 1% to 1.1% of your annual earnings, with a minimum of $32 and a maximum of $427 a week in 2026.
Can I work part-time and still get unemployment in New Hampshire? +
Yes. New Hampshire disregards earnings up to 30% of your weekly benefit amount; earnings above that reduce your benefit. If you earn too much in a week, you receive nothing for that week. Report all work and gross earnings when you file your weekly claim.
Who qualifies for unemployment in New Hampshire? +
You need at least $2,800 in wages during your base period, with at least $1,400 in each of two different quarters. You also generally must have lost your job through no fault of your own, be able and available for work, and actively look for work. New Hampshire's unemployment agency reviews each claim individually.
Is unemployment taxable in New Hampshire? +
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income on your federal tax return. You can ask for federal income tax withholding by filing Form W-4V. State tax treatment varies by state, so check with a tax professional or your state tax agency. This is general information, not tax advice.
Does New Hampshire pay extra for dependents? +
No. New Hampshire does not offer a dependents allowance. Your weekly benefit is based only on your own annual wages, between $32 and $427 a week in 2026.
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