Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits Calculator

To qualify in Massachusetts, you must have earned sufficient wages during your base period, been separated from work through no fault of your own, and be able and available for work. You must also meet ongoing work search requirements.

Yes, but your benefits will be reduced. Massachusetts's rule: 1/3 of weekly benefit amount disregard; earnings above reduce dollar-for-dollar. You must report all earnings weekly, including contract/freelance income.

Yes. Massachusetts adds $25 per dependent per week (up to 5 dependents) on top of your base weekly benefit. Your combined benefit with dependents can reach up to $1230/week. This allowance applies even if your base benefit is at the $1105 maximum.

Massachusetts offers between 10 and 30 weeks of benefits depending on your work history and base period wages.

Massachusetts calculates your weekly benefit using the formula: 50% of average weekly wage (sum of two highest quarters / 26). The maximum weekly benefit is $1,105 and the minimum is $57.

Massachusetts ties your benefit duration (10–30 weeks) to your base period earnings relative to your weekly benefit amount. Workers with more consistent employment history receive longer durations.