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Michigan Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

MCL 421.27 and the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) raised the weekly maximum to $530 on Jan. 1, 2026 and set the dependent supplement at $19.33 per child (up to five). The reform also restored the benefit period to 26 weeks.

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.
Spouse, children, or other qualifying dependents — up to 5 count.
The law behind this calculator: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency — MCL 421.27; Michigan UIA.

How Michigan calculates it

  • Take the claimant’s highest‑earning quarter wages and multiply by 4.1%.
  • Add $19.33 for each dependent, up to five dependents.
  • If the sum exceeds $530, cap the weekly benefit at $530.
  • The resulting amount is paid each week for up to 26 weeks.

Worked example

With a highest quarter of $11,000 and 2 dependents, the calculation is 4.1% × $11,000 = $451, plus 2 × $19.33 = $39 — a weekly benefit of $490 for up to 26 weeks ($12,740 total if fully drawn).

Frequently asked questions

How is the weekly unemployment benefit amount calculated in Michigan?

Michigan uses 4.1% of your highest‑earning quarter wages, then adds $19.33 for each dependent (max five), with a $530 weekly cap.

How many dependents can I claim for extra unemployment benefits in Michigan?

You may receive the $19.33 supplement for up to five dependents.

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

The state maximum is $530 per week as of Jan. 1, 2026.

How long can I receive unemployment benefits in Michigan?

Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks under the 2025 reform.

Did the 2025 reform change the duration or amount of Michigan unemployment benefits?

Yes. The reform raised the weekly maximum to $530, set the dependent amount at $19.33, and restored the benefit period to 26 weeks.

Is the calculation different in Detroit, Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor?

No. Benefits are set by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Michigan. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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StateTally. (2026). Michigan Unemployment Calculator 2026: up to $530/week. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://statetally.com/unemployment/michigan/