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Michigan Unemployment Weekly Benefit Calculator

Use this tool to estimate your Michigan unemployment insurance weekly payment. Enter your highest‑earning quarter wages and the number of dependents to see how the 2026 formula applies to your situation.

Reviewed 2026-08-27 · Estimates only — not legal or financial advice.

The 3-month calendar quarter of your base period in which you earned the most, before taxes.
Spouse, children, or other qualifying dependents — up to 5 count.
The law behind this calculator: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency — MCL 421.27; Michigan UIA.

How Michigan calculates it

  • Weekly benefit equals 4.1% of the claimant's highest‑earning base‑period quarter wages
  • Add exactly $19.33 for each dependent, up to a maximum of five dependents
  • If the calculated total exceeds $530, the benefit is capped at $530 per week
  • Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks in a claim year
  • The 2026 figures reflect a maximum of $530/week and $19.33 per dependent, effective January 1, 2026
  • Future increases are scheduled to $614 per week and $26 per dependent in 2027

Worked example

In the worked example, a claimant with a highest quarter of $11,000 and 2 dependents calculates 4.1% × $11,000 = $451, adds 2 × $19.33 = $39, resulting in a weekly benefit of $490 for up to 26 weeks ($12,740 total if fully drawn).

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Michigan for 2026?

The weekly benefit is capped at $530 per week.

How many dependents can increase my benefit and by how much?

You can claim up to five dependents, and each adds exactly $19.33 to the weekly benefit.

How long can I receive unemployment benefits in Michigan?

Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks per claim.

Which wages are used to calculate the weekly benefit?

The calculation uses the claimant's highest‑earning quarter of wages from the base period.

When will the benefit amounts change next?

The amounts are scheduled to rise to $614 per week and $26 per dependent in 2027.

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