How much should I expect from NY unemployment weekly benefits?

The max benefit amount in NY is $504 per week. They calculate it based on your highest paid quarter in your base period (which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you filed). It's approximately 1/26 of your highest quarter wages up to that maximum. So with your salary, you're probably getting close to the max.

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With ur salary ($58k) you should get pretty close to the maximum. I was making $62k when I filed and got $498 weekly. After taxes it comes out to around $448 deposited each week. First payment took 10 days after approval for me.

The benefit rate is roughly 50% of your average weekly wage, calculated from your highest quarter in the base period, up to the $504 cap. Given your salary was $58k, you're probably getting between $490-504/week. First payment typically arrives 2-3 weeks after approval, but make sure you're doing your weekly certifications (every Sunday!!) or you won't get paid.

Something nobody mentioned yet: benefits are subject to federal income tax (and state if you dont live in NY) so make sure u select to have taxes withheld unless u want a tax surprise later 😮

Look, I'll be honest - the NY unemployment system is a total disaster. Been on it twice in three years. Here's what you need to know: 1) With your income, you'll likely get close to the maximum $504/week 2) First payment SHOULD come within 2 weeks but often takes longer 3) If anything goes wrong (and something always does), good luck getting someone on the phone 4) Set up direct deposit immediately if you haven't already - the debit card option is horrible 5) Document EVERYTHING - take screenshots, note dates/times of calls The only way I actually got my issues resolved was using claimyr.com when I needed to speak to someone. Best money I ever spent after sitting on hold for literally 7+ hours across 3 days. They connected me to an actual human at NY unemployment who fixed my claim in 10 minutes. Oh and one more thing - don't miss your weekly certifications on Sunday or you'll regret it.

im getting $504 which is the max for ny unemployment. Was making around 65k before i got laid off. Took about 8 days after approval to get first payment.

The system is a joke. I got $400 a week making $52k but my roommate got $504 making $60k. Makes no sense how they calculate it tbh.

Hey just a heads up that if ur making around 58K, you'll probably get close to the max of $504/week. Make sure to certify EVERY WEEK starting the Sunday after your approval - if u miss a week, its a HUGE pain to get those benefits retroactively. Also sign up for direct deposit if u havent already! The debit card option sucks.

I LITERALLY just went through this process. With your salary you'll get very close to the max ($504). First payment took exactly 10 days after approval for me (approved April 2, got paid April 12). One thing no one tells you - make sure all your info is correct because if there's ANY discrepancy, your payment will get held up and good luck reaching anyone for help.