Unemployment Benefits Estimator — Utah

Unemployment Benefits Estimator in Utah

Utah's weekly benefit is high-quarter wages divided by 26, minus $5, inside a $47 floor and an $806 ceiling. Monetary eligibility takes at least $5,500 in the base period and total base-period earnings of at least 1.5 times your high quarter — the second test is what stops a single strong quarter from establishing a claim. Weeks of entitlement come from multiplying total insured base-period wages by 27% and dividing by your weekly amount, dropping fractions, with a floor of 10 weeks and a ceiling of 26. Utah re-sets its figures on the calendar year rather than in July. One unpaid waiting week applies. Utah does not use broad-based categorical eligibility for SNAP, so the standard 130% FPL gross income limit applies. File at https://jobs.utah.gov/

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

Utah pays a weekly unemployment benefit of between $47 and $806. 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. Utah computes it this way — Weekly benefit amount is high-quarter wages divided by 26, minus $5. To qualify monetarily a claimant needs at least $5,500 in the base period and total base-period earnings equal to at least 1.5 times high-quarter wages.

• Weekly benefit range: $47 to $806
• Weeks payable: up to 26 weeks; the payable range runs 10 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: January 1, 2026

How Utah decides how many weeks you get: Weeks of entitlement are computed by multiplying total base-period insured wages by 27%, dropping any fraction of a dollar, and dividing by the weekly benefit amount, dropping any fraction: a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 26 weeks of regular benefits. Utah re-sets on a calendar year, not on July 1.

Source and date: these Utah figures were verified on August 2, 2026 against Utah Department of Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance Benefit Schedule, January 2026 (form 04-13-0126), and are the amounts that agency shows as in effect since January 1, 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 Utah

Utah follows standard SNAP income limits at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. The maximum monthly SNAP benefit for a household of 4 in Utah is $975. You can apply online at https://jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamp or by calling 211.

Medicaid in Utah

Utah 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://medicaid.utah.gov/.

Utah Wage Information

The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25/hour ($2.13/hour for tipped workers). The median household income is $89,168. Utah has a state income tax with a top rate of 4.65%.

Tenant Rights in Utah

Utah requires landlords to give 3 days notice for nonpayment of rent before filing for eviction. The typical eviction process takes approximately 21 days. Free legal aid is available at https://www.utahlegalservices.org/.

Rent in Utah

The median rent in Utah is approximately $1,162/month for a 1-bedroom and $1,704/month for a 2-bedroom apartment. Utah does not have rent control.

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