How Much Unemployment Pays in New Jersey
How New Jersey calculates weekly unemployment benefits, the current minimum and maximum, and how many weeks you can collect.
Short answer: Your weekly benefit rate is 60% of your average weekly wage in the base year, up to a maximum tied to the state minimum wage. For 2026, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $905. New Jersey Division of Unemployment Insurance, How we calculate benefits
| Weekly benefit amount | Your weekly benefit rate is 60% of your average weekly wage in the base year, up to a maximum tied to the state minimum wage. For 2026, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $905. Dependency benefits may be added if your rate is below the maximum. The 2025 maximum was $875; the maximum is updated each calendar year. |
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| How many weeks | Up to 26 weeks. Your maximum benefit amount equals the number of weeks you worked in the base year (up to 26) times your weekly benefit rate. For 2026, the most anyone can receive in a benefit year is $23,530 ($905 x 26). Benefits stop one year after the date of your claim. |
Where to get help in New Jersey
More New Jersey unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your New Jersey Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in New Jersey
- Unemployment After Being Fired in New Jersey
- Unemployment After Quitting in New Jersey
- How to File for Unemployment in New Jersey
- All New Jersey unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
How much is unemployment in New Jersey?
Your weekly benefit rate is 60% of your average weekly wage in the base year, up to a maximum tied to the state minimum wage. For 2026, the maximum weekly benefit rate is $905. Dependency benefits may be added if your rate is below the maximum.
How long can you get unemployment in New Jersey?
Up to 26 weeks. Your maximum benefit amount equals the number of weeks you worked in the base year (up to 26) times your weekly benefit rate. For 2026, the most anyone can receive in a benefit year is $23,530 ($905 x 26). Benefits stop one year after the date of your claim.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.