Arkansas Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Uses Arkansas’s statutory maximum of $451/week over up to 12 weeks.
Arkansas weekly benefit estimator
Uses Arkansas’s statutory maximum of $451/week over up to 12 weeks.
Estimated weekly benefit —
Total over the claim —
Wage replacement rate —
Arkansas at a glance
| Figure | Arkansas | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $451 | [5] |
| Maximum weeks payable | 12 weeks | [5] |
| Maximum potential total | $5,412 | [5] |
| State minimum wage (context) | $11.00/hr | [4] |
Arkansas highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Arkansas, ranked 32 of 50. Median $624.
Arkansas benefit by wages and claim length
Every cell is a total payout computed with Arkansas's $451 cap and 12-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 | $1,385 | $1,385 | $1,385 | $1,385 |
| $4,000 | $615 | $923 | $1,231 | $1,538 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 | $1,846 |
| $5,000 | $769 | $1,154 | $1,538 | $1,923 | $2,308 | $2,308 | $2,308 | $2,308 | $2,308 |
| $6,000 | $923 | $1,385 | $1,846 | $2,308 | $2,769 | $2,769 | $2,769 | $2,769 | $2,769 |
| $7,000 | $1,077 | $1,615 | $2,154 | $2,692 | $3,231 | $3,231 | $3,231 | $3,231 | $3,231 |
| $8,000 | $1,231 | $1,846 | $2,462 | $3,077 | $3,692 | $3,692 | $3,692 | $3,692 | $3,692 |
| $9,000 | $1,385 | $2,077 | $2,769 | $3,462 | $4,154 | $4,154 | $4,154 | $4,154 | $4,154 |
| $10,000 | $1,538 | $2,308 | $3,077 | $3,846 | $4,615 | $4,615 | $4,615 | $4,615 | $4,615 |
| $11,000 | $1,692 | $2,538 | $3,385 | $4,231 | $5,077 | $5,077 | $5,077 | $5,077 | $5,077 |
| $12,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $13,500 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $15,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $17,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $19,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $22,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $25,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $28,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
| $32,000 | $1,804 | $2,706 | $3,608 | $4,510 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 | $5,412 |
Worked figures for Arkansas
Arkansas values:
| Quarterly | Annualized | Wba | Capped | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,000 | $16,000 | $154 | No | $1,846 |
| $6,000 | $24,000 | $231 | No | $2,769 |
| $8,000 | $32,000 | $308 | No | $3,692 |
| $10,000 | $40,000 | $385 | No | $4,615 |
| $12,000 | $48,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $14,000 | $56,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $16,000 | $64,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $18,000 | $72,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $20,000 | $80,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $24,000 | $96,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $28,000 | $112,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
| $32,000 | $128,000 | $451 | Yes | $5,412 |
How Arkansas compares nationally
On maximum weekly benefit, Arkansas ranks #32 of 50 at $451 — 28% below the median of $624. The national range runs from $235 (Mississippi) to $1,152 (Washington).
| Rank | State | Maximum weekly benefit |
|---|---|---|
| #30 | South Dakota | $553 |
| #31 | Michigan | $530 |
| #32 | Arkansas | $451 |
| #33 | California | $450 |
| #34 | Delaware | $450 |
Short-duration state (under 15 weeks)s, ranked
Same rule structure as Arkansas:
| State | Maximum weekly benefit | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $451 | — |
| North Carolina | $350 | -22.4% |
| Alabama | $275 | -39.0% |
Arkansas questions, answered with Arkansas numbers
What is the most Arkansas pays per week?▾
$451/week · rank #32/50 · needs ~$11,726 in your top quarter.
How long can a Arkansas claim run?▾
12 weeks · max total $5,412 · 14 weeks shorter than the 26-week norm.
Top-quarter wages of $15,000 — what then?▾
$451/week (capped at $451) · $5,412 over 12 weeks · replaces 39% of prior wages.
Does it cover Arkansas rent?▾
$1,954/month vs $1,083 median 2BR rent · ratio 1.8x.
Other short-duration state (under 15 weeks)s
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Arkansas figures only — verify with the relevant Arkansas agency before acting. How this is calculated.