Pennsylvania Unemployment Calculator 2026
Estimate your weekly unemployment benefit in Pennsylvania. The 2026 maximum is $572/week for up to 26 weeks.
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Pennsylvania UI Benefits at a Glance
| Maximum Weekly Benefit | $572 |
| Maximum Duration | 26 weeks |
| Benefit Rate | 50% of prior weekly wage |
| Waiting Week | No waiting period |
| State Tax on Benefits | 3.07% |
How Pennsylvania Calculates Your Benefit
Pennsylvania calculates your weekly benefit amount (WBA) as approximately 50% of your average weekly wage during the base period. Your WBA cannot exceed $572. UI benefits are federally taxable; you may elect 10% voluntary federal withholding. Pennsylvania also taxes UI benefits at 3.07%.
Eligibility Requirements
- Separated from your job through no fault of your own (layoff, not resignation or misconduct)
- Earned sufficient wages during the base period
- Able, available, and actively seeking full-time work each week
- File weekly certifications to continue receiving benefits
Disclaimer: This is an estimate only. Actual weekly benefit amounts are determined by your state unemployment agency based on your specific wage history and claim details. Data reflects 2026 benefit schedules. Consult the Pennsylvania Department of Labor for official figures.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits 2026: Key Facts
Pennsylvania pays up to $572/week for 26 weeks. At just 3.07% state income tax, Pennsylvania claimants keep most of their benefit. A worker earning $1,150/week would receive $572 (capped), keeping about $495 after taxes — one of the better net values in the Northeast.