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Wyoming Unemployment Calculator (2026)

Wyoming's unemployment insurance pays between $47 and $651 per week in 2026. Benefits can last from 11 to 26 weeks, depending on how much you earned in the year before your layoff.

Data verified 2026-07-04Source: US DOL + state statuteEffective 2026-01-01
Weekly benefit range
$47 – $651
Duration
11–26 weeks
Formula
4% × highest quarter
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The actual rule

How Wyoming calculates it

Wyoming pays 4% of your highest-earning calendar quarter in the base period. For example, if your best quarter was $10,000, your weekly benefit would be $400. It's a simple percentage — no dividing by odd numbers.

The 2026 limits are $47 minimum and $651 maximum per week. If 4% of your best quarter comes out above $651, you receive the cap.

Your total payout is the lesser of 30% of your base-period wages or 26 times your weekly benefit. That's why the duration ranges from 11 to 26 weeks — the steadier your earnings across the year, the more weeks you can draw.

4% × highest quarter, clamped to $47 – $651
Source: US DOL “Significant Provisions of State UI Laws” (Jan 2026) + state statute · verified 2026-07-04
Qualifying

Do you qualify in Wyoming?

To qualify on wages, your total base-period earnings must be at least 1.4 times your highest-quarter wages, and they must equal at least 8% of Wyoming's statewide average annual wage. Put simply, you need earnings spread beyond one quarter and a minimum overall amount.

The standard rules also apply: you must be out of work through no fault of your own, able to work, available for work, and actively looking for a new job each week you claim.

Maximum total benefit: Lesser of 30% BPW or 26 x WBA.

Common questions

Wyoming unemployment, in plain language

How much unemployment will I get in Wyoming? +
Between $47 and $651 per week in 2026. Wyoming pays 4% of your highest-quarter wages, so $12,500 in your best quarter means $500 per week. Amounts above $651 are capped.
How long does unemployment last in Wyoming? +
From 11 to 26 weeks. Your total benefits are the lesser of 30% of your base-period wages or 26 times your weekly amount. If you worked steadily all year, you'll usually get the full 26 weeks.
How is the weekly benefit calculated in Wyoming? +
Multiply your highest-quarter wages by 4%. For example, $8,000 in your best base-period quarter gives a $320 weekly benefit. The result must fall between the 2026 minimum of $47 and maximum of $651.
Can I work part-time and still get unemployment in Wyoming? +
Yes. Wyoming disregards earnings up to 50% of your weekly benefit amount — half your benefit — before reducing your check. You must report all earnings, and earning too much in a week means no payment for that week.
Who qualifies for unemployment benefits in Wyoming? +
On wages, you need base-period earnings of at least 1.4 times your highest quarter, totaling at least 8% of the statewide average annual wage. You must also have lost your job through no fault of your own, and be able, available, and actively searching for work.
Is unemployment taxable in Wyoming? +
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable on your federal income tax return. You can have federal tax withheld by submitting Form W-4V. State tax treatment varies depending on where and how you file, so check with a tax professional or your state tax agency.
What if my Wyoming unemployment claim is denied? +
You have the right to appeal. Your denial letter will explain the reason and the deadline to respond. File on time and keep submitting your weekly claims during the appeal — if you win, you can be paid for those weeks.
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