Missouri Unemployment Calculator
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Missouri is $320 for up to 20 weeks — the 6th-lowest in the US. Estimate a rough weekly benefit from your prior wage below.
Your estimate is capped at the Missouri maximum of $320/week — higher earnings do not raise it beyond this cap.
Rough estimate only This is a simplified approximation, not the Missouri formula. Your actual benefit is calculated from your base-period earnings and depends on your work history and the year. Most people receive less than the state maximum. Check with your state unemployment office for your real amount.
Note This is a rough estimate of the Missouri maximum and standard duration. Your actual benefit depends on your earnings history and is calculated by the state — check with your Missouri unemployment office. Do not treat any figure here as your guaranteed amount.
Estimated Missouri weekly benefit by prior salary
| Prior salary | Est. weekly | Rough total |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000/yr | $288 | $5,769 |
| $45,000/yr | $320max | $6,400 |
| $60,000/yr | $320max | $6,400 |
| $80,000/yr | $320max | $6,400 |
| $100,000/yr | $320max | $6,400 |
Estimate = ~50% of prior weekly pay, capped at the $320 Missouri maximum, over up to 20weeks. “max” means the cap is reached. Real amounts vary.
How to estimate unemployment benefits in Missouri
- 01 Enter the wage you earned before losing your job.
- 02 Pick per year or per week — the tool takes about half of your weekly pay.
- 03 Read the estimated weekly benefit, capped at the Missouri max of $320, and a rough total over 20 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is unemployment in Missouri?
In Missouri the maximum weekly benefit is $320, paid for up to 20 weeks. That is the cap — most people get less. Your actual weekly benefit is calculated from your base-period earnings (roughly your recent wage history), so it depends on what you earned. Check with the Missouri unemployment office for your exact amount.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Missouri?
$320 per week is the Missouri maximum in 2026, the 6th-lowest in the US. The standard maximum duration is 20 weeks. A claimant only reaches the cap with high enough prior earnings.
How is my Missouri unemployment benefit calculated?
Missouri, like all states, bases your weekly benefit on your earnings during a "base period" — typically a recent ~12-month window — not on a single flat rate. This calculator uses a rough rule of thumb (about 50% of your prior weekly pay, capped at the $320 state maximum) to give a ballpark. The real formula, minimums and any dependency allowances are set by the state, so treat the result as an estimate only.
How long do unemployment benefits last in Missouri?
Regular Missouri benefits last up to 20 weeks in a standard economy. Additional weeks may be available during federally declared extended-benefit periods, but those are not guaranteed.
Why is my Missouri benefit different from this estimate?
Because this tool is a simplified approximation, not the Missouri formula. The state uses your specific base-period wages, applies its own minimum and maximum, and updates the numbers periodically. Two people who earned the same headline salary can receive different amounts. Always verify with your state unemployment office.
Is this Missouri unemployment calculator free?
Yes — it is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded anywhere.
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