How much do you get for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD weekly payments?

The weekly benefit amount depends on your earnings during your base period. Washington ESD calculates it based on your highest quarter earnings. Maximum weekly benefit in 2025 is $999 plus a $25 dependency allowance if you have dependents. You can use the benefit calculator on their website to get an estimate.

I just got approved and I'm getting $847 per week. I was making around $75k annually. The amount seems pretty fair compared to other states I've heard about. Definitely file if you qualify - every week you don't file is money you're leaving on the table.

If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to ask about benefit amounts or check your claim status, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.

washington esd is so slow with everything. been waiting 3 weeks just to find out my benefit amount. the whole system is a mess

Just to clarify the calculation - Washington ESD looks at your base period which is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you filed. They take your highest earning quarter and calculate 3.85% of those earnings for your weekly benefit amount. There's also a minimum of $295 per week if you qualify.

I'm getting $623 weekly which isn't bad. Way more than I expected honestly. The key is making sure you file your weekly claims on time and keep up with the job search requirements. Missing a week can delay everything.

The dependency allowance is worth mentioning too. If you have dependents you can get an extra $25 per week per dependent, up to 5 dependents. So potentially an extra $125 weekly on top of your regular benefit amount.

Still can't get through to anyone at Washington ESD about my benefit calculation. This is ridiculous. Going to try that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier.

Does the benefit amount change if you do part-time work while collecting? I might have a chance at some freelance work but don't want to mess up my claim.

Been collecting for 2 months now and getting $712 per week. The payments come through direct deposit pretty reliably once you get set up. Just make sure your bank info is correct in your account.

finally got through to someone after using claimyr and found out my benefit amount is $891 weekly. wish i had tried that service weeks ago instead of wasting time calling

Keep in mind the benefit amount also depends on when you file. If you wait too long after becoming unemployed, you might lose some weeks of eligibility. File as soon as you're eligible even if you're not sure about the amount.

The benefit estimator on Washington ESD's website is pretty accurate. I used it before filing and my actual amount was within $15 of the estimate. Definitely worth checking out to get an idea.

My cousin in Oregon gets way less than what people are posting here for Washington. Seems like Washington ESD has decent benefit amounts compared to other states I've heard about.

Don't forget about taxes! The unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can have taxes withheld or pay quarterly/annually. Something to factor into your budgeting.

Just want to add that if you're getting significantly less than expected, it might be worth calling to make sure they have all your wage information. Sometimes employers don't report everything correctly.

Update: tried Claimyr and finally got my benefit amount sorted out. $745 per week which is better than I hoped. Thanks to whoever mentioned that service earlier in the thread!

For anyone wondering - the benefit amount stays the same throughout your benefit year unless your circumstances change significantly. So once it's established, you know what to expect each week.

Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like I should definitely file. Based on what people are saying I should expect somewhere around $750-850 per week which would definitely help while I'm job hunting.

One last thing - if you're not sure about your benefit amount or have questions during the process, don't hesitate to get help. Whether it's calling Washington ESD directly or using something like Claimyr to reach them, getting accurate information early saves a lot of headaches later.