Minnesota Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Minnesota weekly unemployment benefit. Minnesota's maximum is $948/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program 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 Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Minnesota claim at Minnesota UI →Minnesota unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Minnesota has one of the highest maximum weekly benefits in the Midwest at $948. The state's benefit calculation uses a high wage-replacement rate. Healthcare and tech layoffs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro generate significant claim volume. Processing is generally efficient through the UIMN portal.
Minnesota pays a maximum of $948/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 $24,648 total.
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the maximum weekly benefit is $948 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 Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Minnesota?
File with Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program online at https://www.uimn.org/ or by phone at 1-877-898-9090. 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.