Unemployment benefits in Minnesota
Minnesota's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $948.
| Minimum weekly benefit | not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $948 |
| Maximum duration | 26 weeks |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
Roughly 50% of your average weekly wage, capped at the state maximum.
2026 maximum. No minimum weekly benefit was confirmed against a primary source — a commonly repeated $40 figure could not be verified and is not shown here.
Sources
- Minnesota UI — After You Apply (via Internet Archive capture; live site blocked direct navigation), read 2026-08-23.
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Minnesota unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Minnesota?
Roughly 50% of your average weekly wage, capped at the state maximum. The maximum is $948. 2026 maximum. No minimum weekly benefit was confirmed against a primary source — a commonly repeated $40 figure could not be verified and is not shown here.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
$948 a week is the most Minnesota 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: Roughly 50% of your average weekly wage, capped at the state maximum.
What day does unemployment pay in Minnesota?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Minnesota'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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