Idaho Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Idaho weekly unemployment benefit. Idaho's maximum is $624/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Idaho Department of Labor makes the official determination.
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This is an estimate only. Your actual benefit depends on your specific base period wages, employer records, and Idaho Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Idaho claim at Idaho Labor iUS →Idaho unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Idaho's maximum weekly benefit is among the higher amounts in the Mountain West. Agricultural and construction seasonal workers are a significant portion of claimants. The state has a relatively straightforward online filing process.
Idaho pays a maximum of $624/week and a minimum of $72/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 $16,224 total.
Idaho 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.
Idaho Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Idaho?
In Idaho, the maximum weekly benefit is $624 and the minimum is $72. 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 Idaho Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Idaho?
Idaho provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Idaho Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho 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 Idaho?
Idaho 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 Idaho Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Idaho?
File with Idaho Department of Labor online at https://www.labor.idaho.gov/ or by phone at 208-332-8942. 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.