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Georgia Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

The Georgia Department of Labor, operating under O.C.G.A. § 34‑8‑193, limits weekly unemployment benefits to a floor of $55 and a ceiling of $365, payable for up to 14 weeks under normal economic conditions.

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

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The law behind this calculator: Georgia Department of Labor — unemployment insurance — O.C.G.A. § 34-8-193; Georgia DOL.

How Georgia calculates it

  • Identify the two quarters in which you earned the most covered wages.
  • Add the wages from those two highest‑earning quarters together.
  • Divide the combined total by 42 to obtain a preliminary weekly benefit amount.
  • If the preliminary amount is below $55, raise it to $55; if it exceeds $365, cap it at $365.
  • Pay the resulting weekly amount for up to 14 weeks (the duration can extend to 26 weeks when the state unemployment rate is high).

Worked example

Quarters of $9,500 and $8,500: ($9,500 + $8,500) ÷ 42 = $429, adjusted to the $365 bound — a weekly benefit of $365 for up to 14 weeks ($5,110 total if fully drawn).

Frequently asked questions

Which quarters should I use to calculate my benefit?

Use the two quarters with the highest covered wages in the standard base period, typically the first four quarters before you file your claim.

Can the $365 weekly maximum change?

The $365 cap is set by state law; it can only be altered by legislative action, not by individual circumstances.

Am I ever eligible for more than 14 weeks of benefits?

Yes—if Georgia’s unemployment rate rises, the maximum duration can increase to as many as 26 weeks.

Are unemployment benefits taxable in Georgia?

Benefits are subject to federal income tax and must be reported on your Georgia state return, but the state does not impose a separate unemployment tax.

What if my calculated weekly benefit is less than $55?

The benefit is automatically increased to the statutory minimum of $55 per week.

Is the calculation different in Atlanta, Augusta or Savannah?

No. Benefits are set by the Georgia Department of Labor under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Georgia. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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StateTally. (2026). Georgia Unemployment Calculator 2026: up to $365/week. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://statetally.com/unemployment/georgia/