How Much Unemployment Pays in North Dakota
How North Dakota calculates weekly unemployment benefits, the current minimum and maximum, and how many weeks you can collect.
Short answer: Your weekly benefit is roughly the total of your highest two and one-half quarters of base period wages divided by 65. For claims under the July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027 schedule, weekly benefits range from $43 to $800. Job Service North Dakota, Unemployment Benefit Chart, Benefit Schedule 7/5/2026 - 7/3/2027; Claimant Guide, "Monetary Requirements"
| Weekly benefit amount | Your weekly benefit is roughly the total of your highest two and one-half quarters of base period wages divided by 65. For claims under the July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027 schedule, weekly benefits range from $43 to $800. The minimum and maximum are set by law and can change each July. Maximum $800 per week, effective for the benefit schedule beginning July 5, 2026. |
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| How many weeks | Benefits last 12 to 26 weeks. The number of weeks depends on your total base period wages divided by your highest quarter: a ratio of 1.50 to 2.29 gives 12 weeks, and a ratio of 3.20 or more gives 26 weeks. |
| Waiting week | Yes. You serve one unpaid waiting week per benefit year, usually the first week you file. You must still certify for it and meet all requirements, including job contacts. |
Where to get help in North Dakota
More North Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your North Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in North Dakota
- Unemployment After Being Fired in North Dakota
- Unemployment After Quitting in North Dakota
- How to File for Unemployment in North Dakota
- All North Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
How much is unemployment in North Dakota?
Your weekly benefit is roughly the total of your highest two and one-half quarters of base period wages divided by 65. For claims under the July 5, 2026 to July 3, 2027 schedule, weekly benefits range from $43 to $800. The minimum and maximum are set by law and can change each July.
How long can you get unemployment in North Dakota?
Benefits last 12 to 26 weeks. The number of weeks depends on your total base period wages divided by your highest quarter: a ratio of 1.50 to 2.29 gives 12 weeks, and a ratio of 3.20 or more gives 26 weeks.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in North Dakota?
Yes. You serve one unpaid waiting week per benefit year, usually the first week you file. You must still certify for it and meet all requirements, including job contacts.
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.