Delaware Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Delaware weekly unemployment benefit. Delaware's maximum is $450/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance 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 Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Delaware claim at Delaware UI Claims →Delaware unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Delaware is a small state with relatively low claim volume, which generally means faster processing than larger states. The maximum weekly benefit is moderate and the process is largely online.
Delaware pays a maximum of $450/week and a minimum of $20/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 $11,700 total.
Delaware 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.
Delaware Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Delaware?
In Delaware, the maximum weekly benefit is $450 and the minimum is $20. 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 Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Delaware?
Delaware provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. Duration in this state can vary with the statewide unemployment rate — verify the current maximum when you file. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware 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 Delaware?
Delaware 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 Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Delaware?
File with Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance online at https://ui.delawareworks.com/ or by phone at (800) 794-3032. 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.