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Arizona Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

Arizona Department of Economic Security administers unemployment insurance under A.R.S. § 23‑779, capping weekly benefits between $200 and $320 and adjusting the maximum duration based on the prior‑quarter unemployment rate.

Reviewed 2026-08-27 · Estimates only — not legal or financial advice. · Ver esta página en español

The 3-month calendar quarter of your base period in which you earned the most, before taxes.
The law behind this calculator: Arizona Department of Economic Security — unemployment insurance — A.R.S. § 23-779; Arizona DES.

How Arizona calculates it

  • Divide the wages earned in your highest‑earning base‑period quarter by 25.
  • If the result is less than $200, the weekly benefit is set to $200.
  • If the result exceeds $320, the weekly benefit is capped at $320.
  • Benefits are payable for up to 24 weeks when the prior quarter’s unemployment rate is under 5%.
  • If the prior quarter’s unemployment rate is 5% or higher, the maximum duration rises to 26 weeks.
  • Confirm the current unemployment rate and any updates with the Arizona DES.

Worked example

With highest quarter wages of $6,500, the calculation is $6,500 ÷ 25 = $260, which falls within the $200–$320 range, so the weekly benefit is $260 for up to 24 weeks, yielding a total of $6,240 if the full benefit period is drawn.

Frequently asked questions

How is the weekly benefit amount calculated in Arizona?

The weekly benefit equals the claimant’s highest‑quarter wages divided by 25, then adjusted to stay within the $200 minimum and $320 maximum.

What are the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts?

Arizona law guarantees at least $200 per week and caps benefits at $320 per week, regardless of wage level.

How many weeks of unemployment benefits can I receive?

You may receive benefits for up to 24 weeks, but if the prior quarter’s unemployment rate is 5% or higher, the maximum extends to 26 weeks.

Does the state unemployment rate affect my benefit duration?

Yes. A prior‑quarter unemployment rate under 5% limits benefits to 24 weeks; a rate of 5% or more increases the limit to 26 weeks.

What happens if my calculated weekly benefit falls below $200 or above $320?

If the calculation is below $200, you receive the $200 minimum. If it exceeds $320, you receive the $320 maximum.

Is the calculation different in Phoenix, Tucson or Mesa?

No. Benefits are set by the Arizona Department of Economic Security under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Arizona. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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StateTally. (2026). Arizona Unemployment Calculator 2026: up to $320/week. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://statetally.com/unemployment/arizona/