Florida Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Florida weekly unemployment benefit. Florida's maximum is $275/week for up to 12 weeks. Results are estimates — Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance 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 Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Florida claim at Reconnect →Florida unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Florida has the shortest maximum benefit duration in the nation at 12 weeks and a maximum weekly benefit of $275 — both among the lowest nationally. The Reconnect portal (renamed from CONNECT in 2024) is online-only with very limited phone support. Five work search contacts per week must be documented. Identity verification failures are common. A small data-entry error can take weeks to fix given limited live support.
Florida pays a maximum of $275/week and a minimum of $32/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 12 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $3,300 total.
Florida has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
5 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Florida Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Florida?
In Florida, the maximum weekly benefit is $275 and the minimum is $32. 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 Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Florida?
Florida provides up to 12 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Florida?
Yes. Florida 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 Florida?
Florida requires 5 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 Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Florida?
File with Florida Department of Commerce - Reemployment Assistance online at https://floridajobs.org/reemployment-assistance-service-center or by phone at 1-833-352-7759. 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.