Unemployment benefits in Alaska
Alaska's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $370.
| Minimum weekly benefit | $56 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $370 |
| Maximum duration | Not confirmed |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
Based on wages in the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters — the exact divisor was not stated on the page fetched.
A dependent allowance of $24/child/week applies, up to 3 children. The Alaska Legislature passed a bill in May 2026 that would raise the maximum to $470, but neither gubernatorial signature nor an effective date could be confirmed on the agency's own page, so $370 is shown as the last confirmed figure.
Sources
- Alaska Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development — unemployment insurance general information, read 2026-08-23.
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Alaska unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Alaska?
Based on wages in the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters — the exact divisor was not stated on the page fetched. The minimum weekly benefit is $56, and the maximum is $370. A dependent allowance of $24/child/week applies, up to 3 children. The Alaska Legislature passed a bill in May 2026 that would raise the maximum to $470, but neither gubernatorial signature nor an effective date could be confirmed on the agency's own page, so $370 is shown as the last confirmed figure.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Alaska?
This could not be confirmed from a primary source for the current benefit year.
What wages count toward my benefit?
The standard base period: your wages in the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you filed your claim.
What is the maximum weekly unemployment payment in Alaska?
$370 a week is the most Alaska pays, before any deductions you elect such as tax withholding or child support. Most claimants receive less, because the weekly amount is calculated from your own base-period wages: Based on wages in the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters — the exact divisor was not stated on the page fetched.
What day does unemployment pay in Alaska?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Alaska's own unemployment agency rather than by the benefit formula, and normally depends on when your weekly or biweekly claim is filed and processed rather than on a fixed calendar day. What this page does model is how much you are owed and for how long, both traced to the sources listed below.
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