Guides by state
CaliforniaLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpWashingtonLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpNew YorkLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpMassachusettsLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpTexasLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpIllinoisLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpGeorgiaLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpWashington, D.C. AreaLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpColoradoLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpFloridaLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpNorth CarolinaLayoff, unemployment & job-search helpArizonaLayoff, unemployment & job-search help
How the states compare, at a glance
| State | Max unemployment / week | Weeks | Salary in job posts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $1,208 | 26 | Yes |
| Massachusetts | $1,105 | 30 | Yes |
| New York | $869 | 26 | Yes |
| Colorado | $844 | 26 | Yes |
| Illinois | ~$628 | 26 | Yes |
| California | $450 | 26 | Yes |
| DC area | $445–$478 | 26 | Yes |
| Texas | $591 | 26 | No |
| Georgia | $365 | ~14 | No |
| Arizona | $320 | 24 | No |
| North Carolina | $350 | 12 | No |
| Florida | $275 | 12 | No |
Figures current as of August 2026, for standard state programs; your amount and duration depend on your earnings and the state's rules. Tap a state for the full guide and official links.
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