What is the maximum amount of unemployment benefits I can receive?

The maximum amount of unemployment benefits an individual can receive in the state of Utah is determined by the individual's previous earnings and employment history. The Utah Department of Workforce Services calculates unemployment benefits by considering the individual's highest quarterly wages over a one-year base period. The maximum weekly benefit amount is 1/26th of the individual's total wages during the highest-paid quarter. However, there is a cap on the maximum weekly benefit amount. As of 2021, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Utah is $580. The total maximum benefits an individual can receive during their benefit year is the lesser of 26 times the weekly benefit amount or one-third of the individual's total base period wages.