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Florida Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

Under Fla. Stat. § 443.111, the FloridaCommerce Reemployment Assistance program offers weekly unemployment benefits that cannot fall below $32 or rise above $275—a ceiling that has stayed unchanged since 1998—and limits payouts to a maximum of 12 weeks. When the state unemployment rate is below 5%, every 2026 claim is locked at that 12‑week minimum.

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: FloridaCommerce — Reemployment Assistance program — Fla. Stat. § 443.111; FloridaCommerce Reemployment Assistance.

How Florida calculates it

  • Identify the wages you earned in the highest‑earning quarter of the base period.
  • Divide that quarter’s wages by 26 to get a preliminary weekly amount.
  • If the result is less than $32, raise it to $32; if it exceeds $275, lower it to $275.
  • The final weekly benefit is payable for up to 12 weeks.
  • When the unemployment rate is below 5%, all 2026 claims are fixed at the 12‑week minimum duration.

Worked example

In the worked example, the claimant’s highest quarter wages are $5,500. Dividing $5,500 by 26 yields $212, which falls within the $32–$275 range, so the weekly benefit is $212 for up to 12 weeks, resulting in a total of $2,544 if the full benefit period is drawn.

Frequently asked questions

How does Florida calculate my weekly unemployment benefit?

Florida takes the wages from your highest‑earning base‑period quarter, divides that amount by 26, and then forces the result to stay between the $32 minimum and the $275 maximum.

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

The maximum weekly benefit you can receive in Florida in 2026 is $275.

How many weeks of benefits can I receive if the unemployment rate is below 5%?

Because the state unemployment rate is projected below 5% for 2026, every claim is limited to the 12‑week minimum benefit period.

What happens if my calculated weekly benefit is less than $32?

If the division result is below $32, the weekly benefit is raised to the statutory minimum of $32.

Are unemployment benefits taxable in Florida?

Unemployment benefits are taxable at the federal level, but Florida has no state income tax, so there is no state tax on the benefits.

Is the calculation different in Jacksonville, Miami or Tampa?

No. Benefits are set by the FloridaCommerce under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Florida. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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StateTally. (2026). Florida Unemployment Calculator 2026: up to $275/week. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://statetally.com/unemployment/florida/