Unemployment benefits in Maryland
Maryland's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $430.
| Minimum weekly benefit | $50 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $430 |
| Maximum duration | 26 weeks |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
A lookup table (the 'Schedule of Benefits') keyed to your highest-quarter wages, not a simple percentage or divisor (Md. Code, Labor & Employment §8-803).
Base period
Standard, with an alternate base period available if the standard period doesn't establish eligibility.
Sources
- Maryland Dept. of Labor — UI Schedule of Benefits, read 2026-08-23.
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Maryland unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Maryland?
A lookup table (the 'Schedule of Benefits') keyed to your highest-quarter wages, not a simple percentage or divisor (Md. Code, Labor & Employment §8-803). The minimum weekly benefit is $50, and the maximum is $430.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Maryland?
Up to 26 weeks, the standard duration most states pay.
What wages count toward my benefit?
Standard, with an alternate base period available if the standard period doesn't establish eligibility.
What is the maximum weekly unemployment payment in Maryland?
$430 a week is the most Maryland 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: A lookup table (the 'Schedule of Benefits') keyed to your highest-quarter wages, not a simple percentage or divisor (Md. Code, Labor & Employment §8-803).
What day does unemployment pay in Maryland?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Maryland'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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