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List of Maximum Weekly Unemployment Compensation By State

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List of Maximum Weekly Unemployment Compensation By State

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The following is a list of the maximum weekly unemployment compensation benefits for each U.S. state.

Keep in mind that individual benefits vary based on your earnings record, your claim year and the level of benefits (regular or extended) you are receiving. Check with your state unemployment office for eligiblity criteria.

Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefits for 2013

  • Alabama - $265
  • Alaska - $441
  • Arizona - $240
  • Arkansas - $457
  • California - $450
  • Colorado - $454
  • Connecticut - $555
  • Delaware - $330
  • District of Columbia - $405
  • Florida - $275
  • Georgia - $330
  • Hawaii - $560
  • Idaho - $343
  • Illinois - $385
  • Indiana - $390
  • Iowa - $459
  • Kansas - $420
  • Kentucky - $415
  • Louisiana - $258
  • Maine - $372
  • Maryland - $410
  • Massachusetts - $653
  • Michigan - $362
  • Minnesota - $585
  • Mississippi - $235
  • Missouri - $320
  • Montana - $446
  • Nebraska - $348
  • Nevada - $398
  • New Hampshire - $427
  • New Jersey - $600
  • New Mexico - $455
  • New York - $405
  • North Carolina - $535, $350, effective 7/1/13
  • North Dakota - $470
  • Ohio - $524
  • Oklahoma - $368
  • Oregon - $507
  • Pennsylvania - $573
  • Puerto Rico - $133
  • Rhode Island - $566
  • South Carolina - $326
  • South Dakota - $295
  • Tennessee - $275
  • Texas - $426
  • Utah - $451
  • Vermont - $425
  • Virginia - $378
  • Virgin Islands - $454
  • Washington - $604
  • West Virginia - $424
  • Wisconsin - $363
  • Wyoming - $387

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