Alaska +32 more Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Uses Alaska’s statutory maximum of $442/week over up to 26 weeks.
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Alaska weekly benefit estimator
Uses Alaska’s statutory maximum of $442/week over up to 26 weeks.
Estimated weekly benefit —
Total over the claim —
Wage replacement rate —
Alaska at a glance
| Figure | Alaska | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $442 | [5] |
| Maximum weeks payable | 26 weeks | [5] |
| Maximum potential total | $11,492 | [5] |
| State minimum wage (context) | $14.00/hr | [4] |
Alaska highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Alaska, ranked 35 of 50. Median $624.
Alaska benefit by wages and claim length
Every cell is a total payout computed with Alaska's $442 cap and 26-week limit.
| Top-quarter wages | 4 wks | 6 wks | 8 wks | 10 wks | 12 wks | 14 wks | 16 wks | 20 wks | 26 wks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $462 | $692 | $923 | $1,154 | $1,385 | $1,615 | $1,846 | $2,308 | $3,000 |
| $4,000 | $615 | $923 | $1,231 | $1,538 | $1,846 | $2,154 | $2,462 | $3,077 | $4,000 |
| $5,000 | $769 | $1,154 | $1,538 | $1,923 | $2,308 | $2,692 | $3,077 | $3,846 | $5,000 |
| $6,000 | $923 | $1,385 | $1,846 | $2,308 | $2,769 | $3,231 | $3,692 | $4,615 | $6,000 |
| $7,000 | $1,077 | $1,615 | $2,154 | $2,692 | $3,231 | $3,769 | $4,308 | $5,385 | $7,000 |
| $8,000 | $1,231 | $1,846 | $2,462 | $3,077 | $3,692 | $4,308 | $4,923 | $6,154 | $8,000 |
| $9,000 | $1,385 | $2,077 | $2,769 | $3,462 | $4,154 | $4,846 | $5,538 | $6,923 | $9,000 |
| $10,000 | $1,538 | $2,308 | $3,077 | $3,846 | $4,615 | $5,385 | $6,154 | $7,692 | $10,000 |
| $11,000 | $1,692 | $2,538 | $3,385 | $4,231 | $5,077 | $5,923 | $6,769 | $8,462 | $11,000 |
| $12,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $13,500 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $15,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $17,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $19,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $22,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $25,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $28,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
| $32,000 | $1,768 | $2,652 | $3,536 | $4,420 | $5,304 | $6,188 | $7,072 | $8,840 | $11,492 |
Worked figures for Alaska
Alaska values:
| Quarterly | Annualized | Wba | Capped | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,000 | $16,000 | $154 | No | $4,000 |
| $6,000 | $24,000 | $231 | No | $6,000 |
| $8,000 | $32,000 | $308 | No | $8,000 |
| $10,000 | $40,000 | $385 | No | $10,000 |
| $12,000 | $48,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $14,000 | $56,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $16,000 | $64,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $18,000 | $72,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $20,000 | $80,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $24,000 | $96,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $28,000 | $112,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
| $32,000 | $128,000 | $442 | Yes | $11,492 |
How Alaska compares nationally
On maximum weekly benefit, Alaska ranks #35 of 50 at $442 — 29% below the median of $624. The national range runs from $235 (Mississippi) to $1,152 (Washington).
| Rank | State | Maximum weekly benefit |
|---|---|---|
| #33 | California | $450 |
| #34 | Delaware | $450 |
| #35 | Alaska | $442 |
| #36 | Maryland | $430 |
| #37 | Virginia | $430 |
Standard 26-week states, ranked
Same rule structure as Alaska:
| State | Maximum weekly benefit | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $763 | +72.6% |
| Alaska | $442 | — |
| Arizona | $320 | -27.6% |
| Louisiana | $282 | -36.2% |
| Mississippi | $235 | -46.8% |
Alaska questions, answered with Alaska numbers
What is the most Alaska pays per week?▾
$442/week · rank #35/50 · needs ~$11,492 in your top quarter.
How long can a Alaska claim run?▾
26 weeks · max total $11,492 · matches the 26-week norm.
Top-quarter wages of $15,000 — what then?▾
$442/week (capped at $442) · $11,492 over 26 weeks · replaces 38% of prior wages.
Does it cover Alaska rent?▾
$1,915/month vs $1,591 median 2BR rent · ratio 1.2x.
Other standard 26-week states
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Alaska figures only — verify with the relevant Alaska agency before acting. How this is calculated.