Maryland Unemployment Insurance
What to expect if you file for unemployment benefits in Maryland
Max weekly benefit
$430
Max duration
26 weeks
Max total benefit
$11,180
How benefit is calculated1/24 of top two quarters
Waiting weekNo waiting week
StateMaryland (MD)
About Maryland unemployment insurance
In Maryland, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $430 and benefits can last up to 26 weeks. Your actual benefit amount depends on your wage history — 1/24 of top two quarters.
To qualify, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own (layoffs qualify; quitting or being fired for cause typically does not). You must be actively searching for work each week you claim benefits.
File as soon as possible after your last day — there is typically a 2–4 week processing delay between filing and receiving your first payment.