Indiana Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Indiana weekly unemployment benefit. Indiana's maximum is $390/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Indiana Department of Workforce Development 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 Indiana Department of Workforce Development's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Indiana claim at Uplink CSS →Indiana unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Indiana's Uplink CSS portal is functional but older-style. Manufacturing workers displaced by plant closures are a significant claimant population. The state's benefit calculation follows the standard 47% of average weekly wages formula.
Indiana pays a maximum of $390/week and a minimum of $37/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 $10,140 total.
Indiana 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.
Indiana Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Indiana?
In Indiana, the maximum weekly benefit is $390 and the minimum is $37. 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 Indiana Department of Workforce Development after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Indiana?
Indiana provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Indiana Department of Workforce Development whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 Indiana Department of Workforce Development audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Indiana?
File with Indiana Department of Workforce Development online at https://www.in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/ or by phone at 1-800-891-6499. 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.