Unemployment Benefits Estimator — Ohio

Unemployment Benefits Estimator in Ohio

Ohio pays 50% of your average weekly wage during the base period, rounded down, capped according to your dependency class: Class A for no dependents at $624, Class B for one or two, and Class C for three or more at $842. Duration is the lesser of 26 weekly payments or 20 payments plus one additional week for every qualifying week worked beyond 20 — so 26 weeks requires 26 qualifying weeks of base-period work, and a shorter work history lands you closer to the 20-week floor. One unpaid waiting week applies. Ohio's SNAP program uses broad-based categorical eligibility with a 200% FPL gross income limit. File at https://jfs.ohio.gov/

Unemployment Benefits in Ohio: Weekly Amounts and How Long They Last

Ohio pays a weekly unemployment benefit of between $176 and $624. Those are the statutory floor and ceiling, not an estimate of what you personally would receive: your weekly benefit amount is calculated from the wages in your base period, and the maximum is reached only if those wages were high enough. Ohio computes it this way — 50% of your average weekly wage during the base period, rounded down, capped at the maximum for your dependency class: Class A (no dependents), Class B (one or two dependents), Class C (three or more dependents).

• Weekly benefit range: $176 to $624
• Maximum with a dependents' allowance: $842 — payable only to a claimant already at the top rate who claims the full number of dependents Ohio allows
• Weeks payable: up to 26 weeks; the payable range runs 20 to 26 weeks, because lower base-period earnings exhaust a claim sooner
• Waiting week: yes — the first otherwise-payable week is unpaid, and you generally still have to file a weekly claim for it
• In effect since: December 28, 2025

How Ohio decides how many weeks you get: Total benefits are the lesser of 26 x the weekly benefit amount or 20 x the weekly benefit amount plus one additional week for each qualifying week worked beyond 20 in the base period - so 26 weeks requires at least 26 qualifying weeks of base-period work.

Source and date: these Ohio figures were verified on August 2, 2026 against US DOL Employment and Training Administration, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective January 2026 (dollar minimum $176 and maximum range $624-$842, 20-26 weeks); Ohio Revised Code 4141.30 via codes.ohio.gov (50%-of-AWW formula, dependency classes, annual indexing effective the Sunday of the calendar week containing January 1, and the 26-vs-20-plus-qualifying-weeks cap); ORC 4141.29(B) (one-week waiting period); ODJFS Unemployment Program Policy 'Dependency Status' eff. 6/16/2025 (dependency class definitions), and are the amounts that agency shows as in effect since December 28, 2025. Benefit amounts and durations change — many states re-index once a year, and some change duration as the state unemployment rate moves — so check the agency link before relying on a figure. Only your monetary determination letter states your own weekly benefit amount and the number of weeks you can actually be paid.

SNAP Benefits in Ohio

Ohio uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE), with a gross income limit of 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a household of 4 in Ohio is $975. You can apply online at https://jfs.ohio.gov/snap or by calling 1-844-640-6446.

Medicaid in Ohio

Ohio has expanded Medicaid under the ACA (Ohio Medicaid). Adults earning up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,025/year for an individual) are eligible. Apply at https://medicaid.ohio.gov/.

Ohio Wage Information

The minimum wage in Ohio is $11/hour ($5.25/hour for tipped workers). The median household income is $65,720. Ohio has a state income tax with a top rate of 3.5%.

Tenant Rights in Ohio

Ohio requires landlords to give 3 days notice for nonpayment of rent before filing for eviction. The typical eviction process takes approximately 23 days. Free legal aid is available at https://www.ohiojusticefoundation.org/ohios-legal-aids-2/.

Rent in Ohio

The median rent in Ohio is approximately $823/month for a 1-bedroom and $1,171/month for a 2-bedroom apartment. Ohio does not have rent control.

Important Notes for Ohio Residents

The data shown above is based on publicly available information and is updated regularly. Benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and legal requirements can change. Always verify current information with your local Ohio agencies before making important decisions. This calculator provides estimates — not guaranteed outcomes.