Unemployment benefits in Vermont
Vermont's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $705.
| Minimum weekly benefit | not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $705 |
| Maximum duration | Varies — see below |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
Total wages in your two highest base-period quarters, divided by 45.
Base period
Four successive quarters within an 18-month lookback — differs from the standard first-four-of-last-five structure.
Duration
The lesser of 46% of base-period wages or 26× the weekly rate; capped at 23 weeks where the separation involved misconduct.
No minimum weekly benefit figure was stated on the page fetched.
Sources
- Vermont Dept. of Labor — calculating your UI benefits, read 2026-08-23.
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Vermont unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Vermont?
Total wages in your two highest base-period quarters, divided by 45. The maximum is $705. No minimum weekly benefit figure was stated on the page fetched.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Vermont?
The lesser of 46% of base-period wages or 26× the weekly rate; capped at 23 weeks where the separation involved misconduct.
What wages count toward my benefit?
Four successive quarters within an 18-month lookback — differs from the standard first-four-of-last-five structure.
What is the maximum weekly unemployment payment in Vermont?
$705 a week is the most Vermont 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: Total wages in your two highest base-period quarters, divided by 45.
What day does unemployment pay in Vermont?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Vermont'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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