Unemployment Benefits Estimator — Oregon

Unemployment Benefits Estimator in Oregon

Oregon is one of the few states that calculates from the whole base period rather than a peak quarter: 1.25% of total base-period wages, where the base period is roughly the first 12 of the 15 months before you file. That rewards steady work and penalises a single strong quarter, and it lands between $211 and $902 a week. Total benefits are the lesser of a third of base-period wages or 26 weekly payments, so a valid claim can pay up to 26 weeks. One unpaid waiting week applies. Oregon's SNAP program uses broad-based categorical eligibility at 185% FPL. File at https://unemployment.oregon.gov/

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

Oregon pays a weekly unemployment benefit of between $211 and $902. 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. Oregon computes it this way — 1.25% of total base-period wages (base period is roughly the first 12 of the 15 months before you file)

These amounts apply to claims filed on or after June 28, 2026. Oregon did not apply them retroactively to claims that were already open. If your claim began before June 28, 2026, it keeps the weekly benefit amount that was in force on the day you filed, for the life of that claim — so do not assume the figures above describe a claim you already have. Your monetary determination letter shows the rate your claim was actually set at.

• Weekly benefit range: $211 to $902
• Weeks payable: up to 26 weeks; the payable range runs 1 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: June 28, 2026

How Oregon decides how many weeks you get: Total benefits are the lesser of 1/3 of base-period wages or 26 times the weekly benefit amount; a valid claim can pay up to 26 weeks. DOL lists 1-26 weeks payable.

Source and date: these Oregon figures were verified on August 2, 2026 against Oregon Employment Department, press release: Minimum and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts to Increase for New Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Oregon Claims (May 29, 2026), and are the amounts that agency shows as in effect since June 28, 2026. 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 Oregon

Oregon 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 Oregon is $975. You can apply online at https://oregon.gov/dhs or by calling 211.

Medicaid in Oregon

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

Oregon Wage Information

The minimum wage in Oregon is $14.7/hour ($9.7/hour for tipped workers). The median household income is $75,657. Oregon has a state income tax with a top rate of 9.9%.

Tenant Rights in Oregon

Oregon requires landlords to give 10 days notice for nonpayment of rent before filing for eviction. The typical eviction process takes approximately 30 days. Free legal aid is available at https://lasoregon.org/.

Rent in Oregon

The median rent in Oregon is approximately $1,330/month for a 1-bedroom and $1,528/month for a 2-bedroom apartment. Oregon has rent control: Some form of rent regulation.

Important Notes for Oregon 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 Oregon agencies before making important decisions. This calculator provides estimates — not guaranteed outcomes.