Kansas Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Kansas weekly unemployment benefit. Kansas's maximum is $637/week for up to 16 weeks. Results are estimates — Kansas Department of Labor 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 Kansas Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Kansas claim at GetKansasBenefits →Kansas unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Kansas caps benefit duration at 16 weeks, which can drop further based on the statewide unemployment rate — the duration formula is unusual and state-specific. The GetKansasBenefits portal has had system issues historically; keeping screenshots of every submission is important.
Kansas pays a maximum of $637/week and a minimum of $159/week. Your amount is set by your base-period earnings, capped at the state maximum.
Up to 16 weeks under standard conditions. At the maximum rate, that is about $10,192 total.
Kansas 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.
Kansas Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Kansas?
In Kansas, the maximum weekly benefit is $637 and the minimum is $159. 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 Kansas Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Kansas?
Kansas provides up to 16 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 Kansas Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas 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 Kansas Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Kansas?
File with Kansas Department of Labor online at https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/ or by phone at (800) 292-6333. 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.