Utah Unemployment Calculator
Estimate your Utah weekly unemployment benefit. Utah's maximum is $806/week for up to 26 weeks. Results are estimates — Utah Department of Workforce Services 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 Utah Department of Workforce Services's determination. File your claim to get the official amount.
File your Utah claim at Utah UI Claimant →Utah unemployment benefits: what you need to know
Utah requires 4 work search activities per week, above the 3-contact standard common in most states. The tech industry in the Salt Lake City corridor (the Beehive Tech scene) has driven increased white-collar layoff claims. Processing is generally efficient.
Utah pays a maximum of $806/week and a minimum of $47/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 $20,956 total.
Utah has a one-week unpaid waiting period. File and certify for it anyway — payment begins the following eligible week.
4 contacts per week must be documented to stay eligible. Keep a dated log.
Utah Unemployment FAQ
How much unemployment can I get in Utah?
In Utah, the maximum weekly benefit is $806 and the minimum is $47. 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 Utah Department of Workforce Services after you file.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Utah?
Utah provides up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits under standard conditions. If you exhaust regular benefits, ask Utah Department of Workforce Services whether any extended programs are currently active.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Utah?
Yes. Utah 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 Utah?
Utah requires 4 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 Utah Department of Workforce Services audits your claim.
How do I file an unemployment claim in Utah?
File with Utah Department of Workforce Services online at https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/ or by phone at 801-526-4400. 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.