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Wyoming Unemployment Calculator: WBA, Eligibility & Duration

Wyoming Unemployment Calculator

Your base period is determined by the date you file your claim

Estimated Weekly Benefit

Weekly Benefit Amount: $0.00
Based on Highest Quarter: $0.00
Eligibility Status: Checking…
This calculator provides an estimate of your potential unemployment benefits. The actual amount you receive will be determined by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Current minimum weekly benefit is $50, maximum is $508. You must have earned wages in at least two quarters and meet total earnings requirements. Benefit amounts may change annually.

What Is the Wyoming Unemployment Calculator?

The Wyoming Unemployment Calculator is designed to give workers a fast, clear estimate of unemployment benefits based on state rules. Instead of waiting until your claim is processed, you can plug in your wages and see if you’re likely to qualify.

It’s not an official claim filing system. Instead, think of it as a pre-check tool. Your actual benefit amount will be calculated and confirmed by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) after you apply.

Why Use the Wyoming Unemployment Calculator?

Using the calculator has real advantages:

  • Quick estimates – Get results in seconds without guesswork.
  • Understand eligibility – See if you meet Wyoming’s wage requirements.
  • Plan ahead – Know your likely weekly benefit and how long you’ll receive it.
  • Compare base periods – The calculator shows whether you qualify under the Standard Base Period or the Alternate Base Period, both of which affect your eligibility.

This clarity helps workers budget and prepare for the weeks ahead.

How the Calculator Works

The tool follows Wyoming’s unemployment rules and eligibility formulas. Here’s a breakdown of what happens behind the scenes:

  1. Claim Start Date
    • The date your claim begins determines your “base period.”
    • The base period is the set of four calendar quarters used to evaluate your past wages.
  2. Quarterly Wages
    • You enter wages for Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 (as shown by the tool).
    • These wages are used to determine your highest quarter of earnings and your total wages.
  3. Eligibility Check
    • To qualify, your highest quarter earnings must be at least $2,100.
    • Your total wages must be at least 1.75 times your highest quarter wages.
  4. Benefit Calculation
    • Your weekly benefit is 4.25% of your highest quarter wages, within Wyoming’s min and max benefit range:
      • Minimum Weekly Benefit: $41
      • Maximum Weekly Benefit: $583
    • The duration is up to 26 weeks, but it may be shorter depending on your total wages.

Example: How Much Could You Receive?

Imagine you earned:

  • Q1: $8,000
  • Q2: $8,500
  • Q3: $8,200
  • Q4: $8,800

Your highest quarter is $8,800.

  • Weekly Benefit = 4.25% of $8,800 = about $374/week.
  • Total Benefit = roughly $9,724, payable for up to 26 weeks.

The calculator does all this math for you automatically.

Step-by-Step: How to Use the Wyoming Unemployment Calculator

  1. Open the calculator tool.
  2. Enter your Claim Start Date.
  3. Enter your wages for each quarter.
  4. Click “Calculate Estimate.”
  5. Review your results:
    • Base Period used
    • Estimated Weekly Benefit
    • Maximum Benefit Amount
    • Estimated Duration

If you make a mistake, click “Reset” to start over.

Key Things to Remember

  • The calculator gives an estimate only.
  • Official eligibility is determined by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services after you file a claim.
  • Benefits are based on reported wages from your employers.
  • The calculator is a tool to help you plan, prepare, and understand what to expect.