Unemployment benefits in Delaware
Delaware's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $450.
| Minimum weekly benefit | $20 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $450 |
| Maximum duration | 26 weeks |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
1/46 of your wages in the two highest quarters of the base period.
Sources
- Delaware Dept. of Labor — unemployment insurance claimant FAQs, read 2026-08-23.
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Delaware unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Delaware?
1/46 of your wages in the two highest quarters of the base period. The minimum weekly benefit is $20, and the maximum is $450.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Delaware?
Up to 26 weeks, the standard duration most states pay.
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 Delaware?
$450 a week is the most Delaware 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: 1/46 of your wages in the two highest quarters of the base period.
What day does unemployment pay in Delaware?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Delaware'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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