New Jersey Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your New Jersey weekly unemployment benefit. New Jersey's maximum is $905/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — New Jersey 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 New Jersey Department of Labor's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your New Jersey claim at myUnemployment (NJDOL) →New Jersey unemployment benefits: what you need to know
New Jersey has no waiting week and one of the highest maximum weekly benefits on the East Coast at $905. The state is also one of the few with a Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program that interacts with UI eligibility. Pharmaceutical, finance, and tech layoffs in the NJ corridor are frequent. The myUnemployment portal is well-maintained.
New Jersey pays a maximum of $905/week and a minimum of $186/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 $23,530 total.
New Jersey has no unpaid waiting week. Eligible payments can begin from your first certified week.
3 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
New Jersey Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the maximum weekly benefit is $905 and the minimum is $186. 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 New Jersey Department of Labor after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in New Jersey?
New Jersey provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask New Jersey Department of Labor whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in New Jersey?
No. New Jersey does not impose an unpaid waiting week — eligible payments can begin from your first certified week. File as soon as possible after your last day of work.
How many job search contacts are required each week in New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey Department of Labor audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in New Jersey?
File with New Jersey Department of Labor online at https://myunemployment.nj.gov/ or by phone at 609-292-6800. 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.