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Oregon Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

Under ORS 657.150, the Oregon Employment Department set a new weekly maximum of $902 for unemployment claims filed on or after June 28, 2026. Benefits are computed as 1.25% of your total base‑year gross earnings, with a 26‑week entitlement and annual re‑indexing of minimum and maximum amounts.

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

Everything you earned in the base year (first four of the last five completed quarters), before taxes.
The law behind this calculator: Oregon Employment Department — unemployment insurance — ORS 657.150; Oregon Employment Department.

How Oregon calculates it

  • Determine your total base‑year gross earnings as reported to the Oregon Employment Department.
  • Multiply that total by 1.25% to get the preliminary weekly benefit amount.
  • If the result exceeds the state maximum of $902 per week, cap the benefit at $902.
  • If the result is below the state‑set weekly minimum, you receive the minimum amount instead.
  • The weekly benefit is payable for up to 26 weeks.
  • Both the minimum and maximum amounts are re‑indexed each June against the state average weekly wage.

Worked example

For a claimant with total base‑year earnings of $52,000, the calculation is 1.25% × $52,000 = $650, so the weekly benefit is $650 for up to 26 weeks, which would total $16,900 if the full entitlement is drawn.

Frequently asked questions

How much can I receive per week in Oregon unemployment benefits?

The weekly benefit is 1.25% of your total base‑year earnings, but it cannot exceed $902 per week for claims filed on or after June 28, 2026, and it will not be less than the state‑set minimum.

How long can I collect unemployment benefits in Oregon?

Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks once your claim is approved.

Does Oregon adjust unemployment benefit amounts each year?

Yes. Both the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts are re‑indexed each June against the state average weekly wage, and the Oregon Employment Department also sets a weekly minimum.

When did the weekly maximum increase to $902?

The maximum rose to $902 per week for new claims filed on or after June 28, 2026.

What earnings figure is used to calculate my weekly benefit?

Your total gross earnings for the base year—the 12‑month period the Oregon Employment Department uses to determine eligibility—are used in the calculation.

Is the calculation different in Portland, Salem or Eugene?

No. Benefits are set by the Oregon Employment Department under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Portland, Salem, Eugene is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Oregon. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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StateTally. (2026). Oregon Unemployment Calculator 2026: up to $902/week. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://statetally.com/unemployment/oregon/