Washington DC Unemployment Calculator 2026
Estimate your Washington DC weekly unemployment benefit (WBA) for 2026. DC pays up to $444/week for up to 26 weeks. Formula: 1/26 of wages in your two highest base-period quarters.
Washington DC Unemployment Benefit Estimator
Enter your wages to estimate your weekly benefit amount (WBA)
DC Weekly Benefit by Wage (2026)
| Weekly Wage | Annual Salary | Est. WBA | After 10% Fed Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300/wk | $15,600/yr | $150 | $75 |
| $500/wk | $26,000/yr | $250 | $125 |
| $700/wk | $36,400/yr | $350 | $175 |
| $900/wk | $46,800/yr | $444 | $222 |
| $1,200/wk | $62,400/yr | $444 | $222 |
| $1,500/wk | $78,000/yr | $444 | $222 |
How DC Unemployment Benefits Are Calculated
DC uses your two highest-earning quarters in the base period. Your WBA is 1/26 of the combined wages from those two quarters, capped at $444/week. You must have earned at least $1,300 in your highest quarter.
DC Unemployment Eligibility 2026
To qualify, you must have worked in DC during the base period, earned at least $1,300 in your highest quarter, and been separated from your job through no fault of your own. Apply at does.dc.gov.
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