How Much Does Unemployment Pay in Texas: Calculate Your Benefits
Wondering how much you’ll get from unemployment benefits in Texas? This guide breaks down the 2025 calculation, offers a quick tool to estimate your payout, and compares Texas to other states. Get the full picture here!
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How Benefits Are Calculated
Your weekly benefit amount (WBA) in Texas depends on your past earnings:
Formula:
Highest quarter earnings ÷ 25
Max: $535/week
Min: $69/week
Base Period:
First 4 of last 5 completed quarters.
Example: File in March 2025 → Oct 2023 - Sept 2024.
Deductions:
Part-time work reduces WBA—report all income!
Tip: Use pay stubs to find your highest quarter!
Estimate Your Payout
Try these examples or calculate your own:
Examples:
- $12,000/quarter = $480/week
- $5,000/quarter = $200/week
- $3,000/quarter = $120/week
- $1,500/quarter = $69/week (minimum)
Estimated Benefit: Enter a value
Tip: Check How to Apply to start your claim!
Texas vs. Other States
How does Texas stack up in 2025?
Key Stats:
- Texas: $69-$535/week, 26 weeks
- California: $40-$450/week, 26 weeks
- Florida: $32-$275/week, 12 weeks
- New York: $100-$504/week, 26 weeks
Tip: See full details at texasunemploymentguide.com!
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