Unemployment Benefits – What Do You Get By State?

If you lose your job, you likely know that you can claim unemployment benefits from your state. And in really bad times (think big recessions, depressions, or even during the Covid-19 pandemic), the Federal government will step in an offer additional benefits.

For those out of work and wondering how much they’ll get in unemployment insurance, we’ve broken the amounts down by state.

Here's what you need to know about unemployment benefits.