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Arizona Unemployment Weekly Benefit Calculator

Use this tool to estimate your Arizona unemployment weekly benefit. Enter the wages you earned in your highest‑earning quarter, and the calculator applies the state‑specified formula.

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.
The law behind this calculator: Arizona Department of Economic Security — unemployment insurance — A.R.S. § 23-779; Arizona DES.

How Arizona calculates it

  • Weekly benefit equals the claimant's wages from the highest‑earning base‑period quarter divided by 25.
  • The calculated amount cannot be lower than the state minimum of $200 per week.
  • The calculated amount cannot exceed the state maximum of $320 per week.
  • Benefits are payable for up to 24 weeks, but the duration can increase to 26 weeks when the prior quarter’s unemployment rate is 5 % or higher.
  • Always confirm the current minimum, maximum, and duration figures with the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Worked example

Highest quarter wages of $6,500: $6,500 ÷ 25 = $260, which is within the $200–$320 bounds, so the weekly benefit is $260 for up to 24 weeks ($6,240 total if fully drawn).

Frequently asked questions

What is the "base‑period quarter" used in the calculation?

It is the quarter within the base period where you earned the most wages; the benefit is based on those wages.

How is the weekly benefit amount determined?

The weekly benefit equals the wages from the highest‑earning quarter divided by 25, but it cannot be less than $200 or more than $320.

How many weeks of benefits can I receive?

Benefits are payable for up to 24 weeks, and if the prior quarter’s state unemployment rate is 5 % or higher, the maximum extends to 26 weeks.

What are the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts?

The weekly benefit will never be below $200 or above $320, regardless of your wages.

Where can I verify the current benefit amounts and duration?

Check the latest figures with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES).

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