Michigan Unemployment Insurance
What to expect if you file for unemployment benefits in Michigan
Max weekly benefit
$614
Max duration
20 weeks
Max total benefit
$12,280
How benefit is calculated4.1% of base-period wages, max 20 weeks
Waiting weekNo waiting week
StateMichigan (MI)
About Michigan unemployment insurance
In Michigan, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $614 and benefits can last up to 20 weeks. Your actual benefit amount depends on your wage history — 4.1% of base-period wages, max 20 weeks.
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.