2026 · Vermont
Vermont unemployment benefits
Vermont pays up to $757 a week for up to 26 weeks, a middle-of-the-pack maximum (#12 of 51). Estimate yours below.
Only some states pay a dependent allowance.
An estimate only, your state agency sets your actual benefit. Nothing you enter is stored.
Vermont's 2026 figures
| Weekly benefit range | $94 - $757 |
| Maximum duration | 26 weeks (23-26) |
| Waiting week | Yes, one unpaid week |
| How it's figured | two high quarters |
| Taxed by Vermont? | Yes |
Worked example: a $60,000 earner in Vermont
On a $60,000 prior wage, the estimate is about $577 a week (within Vermont's $94-$757 range). Over 26 weeks that's up to $15,002 in total. Vermont has an unpaid one-week waiting week, so your first payment covers the second week you claim.
Questions about Vermont unemployment
How much does Vermont pay in unemployment?
Between $94 and $757 a week in 2026, based on your prior wages (two high quarters). The $757 maximum is a middle-of-the-pack maximum (#12 of 51).
How long does Vermont unemployment last?
Up to 26 weeks23-26. That's separate from the weekly amount; low earners may qualify for fewer weeks.
Is Vermont unemployment taxed?
Federally, yes, it's ordinary income (elect 10% withholding on Form W-4V). Vermont also taxes it on the state return.
Does severance affect my Vermont unemployment?
Filing timing can matter. Some states delay or reduce unemployment while severance is being paid, and the rule varies. Vermont's treatment is not modeled here, confirm the timing with Vermont Department of Labor before you file, since it is a real-money decision.
File with Vermont Department of Labor. This is an estimate, Vermont Department of Labor determines your actual benefit.
Your Vermont layoff toolkit
- Vermont severance tax the tax on your severance
- Runway calculator how long your money lasts
- Vermont paycheck calculator your take-home when you're back at work
- Vermont 1099 tax if you go freelance or contract
An estimate, Vermont's agency determines your actual benefit. Figures from the verified 2026 dataset, last verified 2026-07-24. Nothing you enter is stored. Not tax or legal advice.