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Ohio Unemployment Weekly Benefit Calculator

In Ohio, your weekly unemployment benefit is generally half of your average weekly wage, but the amount cannot exceed a dependent‑adjusted cap and is payable for up to 26 weeks.

Reviewed 2026-08-27 · Estimates only — not legal or financial advice.

Total base-period wages divided by the number of qualifying weeks worked (at least 20 weeks required).
Spouse or children you support.
The law behind this calculator: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services — unemployment compensation — R.C. § 4141.30; Ohio ODJFS.

How Ohio calculates it

  • Take 50% of your average weekly wage.
  • Compare that amount to the dependent‑specific cap.
  • Caps for 2026 are $624 per week with no dependents, $757 per week with 1–2 dependents, and $842 per week with 3 or more dependents.
  • The weekly benefit is the lower of the 50% calculation and the applicable cap.
  • Benefits can be received for up to 26 weeks.
  • Caps are updated each January; verify the current amounts with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Worked example

An average weekly wage of $1,100 with 1–2 dependents: 50% × $1,100 = $550, which is under the $757 cap for that class — a weekly benefit of $550 for up to 26 weeks. The same wage with no dependents would be capped at $624 if the formula exceeded it.

Frequently asked questions

How is the weekly unemployment benefit amount determined in Ohio?

The benefit is calculated as 50% of the claimant’s average weekly wage, subject to a maximum cap that depends on the number of dependents.

How do dependents affect my unemployment benefit amount?

Dependents raise the weekly benefit cap: $624 with no dependents, $757 with 1–2 dependents, and $842 with 3 or more dependents.

What is the maximum number of weeks I can receive unemployment benefits in Ohio?

Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks.

Do the benefit caps change over time?

Yes, the caps adjust each January, so you should confirm the current table with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Where can I find the most current benefit caps for Ohio?

The current caps are published by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and are updated annually in January.

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