Unemployment benefits in Wyoming
Wyoming's maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $671.
| Minimum weekly benefit | $48 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $671 |
| Maximum duration | 26 weeks |
How the weekly benefit is calculated
Based on Wyoming's average weekly wage — the exact mechanism is not disclosed on the agency's public FAQ page.
Effective July 5, 2026. Base period not explicitly stated on the page fetched.
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Wyoming unemployment: common questions
How much is unemployment in Wyoming?
Based on Wyoming's average weekly wage — the exact mechanism is not disclosed on the agency's public FAQ page. The minimum weekly benefit is $48, and the maximum is $671. Effective July 5, 2026. Base period not explicitly stated on the page fetched.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming?
$671 a week is the most Wyoming 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 Wyoming's average weekly wage — the exact mechanism is not disclosed on the agency's public FAQ page.
What day does unemployment pay in Wyoming?
This page does not model payment dates. Timing is set by Wyoming'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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