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Wyoming Unemployment Benefits Calculator (2026)

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services administers unemployment insurance under Wyo. Stat. § 27-3-303. For 2026 the state caps weekly benefits at $651, which reflects 55% of the state’s average weekly wage.

Reviewed 2026-09-02 · Estimates only — not legal or financial advice.

The 3-month calendar quarter of your base period in which you earned the most, before taxes.
The law behind this calculator: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services — unemployment insurance — Wyo. Stat. § 27-3-303; Wyoming DWS.

How Wyoming calculates it

  • Identify the wages earned in your highest‑earning base‑period quarter.
  • Divide that quarter’s wages by 25 (equivalent to 4%).
  • If the resulting amount exceeds $651, limit the weekly benefit to $651.
  • The weekly benefit may be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks.

Worked example

If your highest quarter wages are $13,000, $13,000 ÷ 25 = $520, which is under the $651 maximum, so the weekly benefit is $520 for up to 26 weeks ($13,520 total if fully drawn).

Frequently asked questions

How is my weekly unemployment benefit amount calculated in Wyoming?

You take the wages from your highest‑earning quarter, divide them by 25, and if the result is higher than $651 you receive $651 per week; otherwise you receive the calculated amount.

How many weeks can I receive unemployment benefits in Wyoming?

Benefits are payable for up to 26 weeks.

What is the maximum weekly benefit in Wyoming for 2026?

The maximum weekly benefit is $651.

Are Wyoming unemployment benefits subject to state income tax?

Wyoming does not have a state income tax, so unemployment benefits are not taxed at the state level.

Did the weekly benefit maximum change for 2026?

Yes. For 2026 the cap is $651 per week, reflecting a rate that tracks 55% of the state’s average weekly wage.

Is the calculation different in Cheyenne, Casper or Laramie?

No. Benefits are set by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services under one statewide formula, so a claim filed from Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie is computed exactly like one from anywhere else in Wyoming. Only your wages — not your city or county — change the result.

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