How much is your Washington ESD unemployment check - what should I expect?

Your weekly benefit amount is calculated using your highest quarter earnings from your base period. For Washington ESD, the maximum weekly benefit is $999 but most people get way less than that. If you made $22/hour full time, you're probably looking at somewhere around $400-500 weekly before taxes.

I get $387 per week and I was making about $19/hour. The formula is weird but it's roughly 60% of your average weekly wage. Just remember you have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits so don't spend it all thinking it's free money.

If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to check on your benefit amount or have questions about your claim, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.

The unemployment system is so confusing with all these calculations. I've been getting $452 weekly but I have no idea how they came up with that number. My previous job was $24/hour but only part time so maybe that's why it's different than what you'd expect.

been getting unemployment for 2 months now, $341 per week. not enough to cover everything but better than nothing. make sure you file your weekly claims on time or you'll lose payments

I'm getting $520 weekly from Washington ESD but I was making good money as a supervisor before getting laid off. The thing that sucks is you still have to do the job search requirements even though the job market is terrible right now. Three job contacts per week is a lot when there aren't many openings.

My unemployment check is $289 a week which barely covers my car payment and insurance. I was only working part time before I got laid off though so I guess that's why it's so low. Really struggling to make ends meet on this amount.

The Washington ESD website says the minimum weekly benefit is $295 and maximum is $999 but most people fall somewhere in between. Your benefit amount depends on your earnings in the highest quarter of your base period. They also factor in any dependents you claim.

One thing to watch out for is if you work any part time jobs while collecting unemployment. You have to report all earnings and they'll reduce your weekly benefit. Even a few hours of work can impact your payment.

Got my first unemployment payment last week - $445. Not bad considering I was only making $20/hour at my old job. The hardest part was actually getting through to Washington ESD to resolve some issues with my claim. Took forever on the phone.

Been on unemployment for 6 weeks now getting $378 weekly. It's helped keep me afloat but definitely not enough to maintain my previous lifestyle. Having to cut back on everything and still worried about how long benefits last.

My benefit amount is $502 per week but I have to remember that's before taxes. After they withhold 10% federal tax it's more like $450. Still helpful but not as much as you'd think when you first see the number.

The whole unemployment system seems designed to confuse people. Between calculating benefit amounts, job search requirements, and filing weekly claims correctly, it's like a part time job just managing your claim.

I get $417 weekly from Washington ESD. Was making about $23/hour before getting laid off. The amount seems fair based on what I was earning, though obviously I'd rather have my job back. At least it covers most of my basic expenses while I look for work.

Anyone else having issues with their payments being delayed? My weekly benefit should be $365 but I haven't received anything in two weeks. Washington ESD keeps saying there's a processing issue but won't give details.

Getting $489 weekly which is actually more than I expected. I was worried it would be way less since I'd only been at my last job for 8 months before the layoff. Turns out they look at earnings from previous jobs too during the base period.

My weekly unemployment is only $234 because I was working minimum wage before getting let go. It's really hard to survive on that amount but I guess it's better than nothing. Looking for better paying work but everything requires experience I don't have.

Been collecting unemployment for 3 months now at $392 per week. The payments have been consistent which is good, but I'm starting to worry about what happens when benefits run out. Still haven't found anything that pays as well as my previous job.

Washington ESD calculated my weekly benefit at $558 which seems high compared to what others are posting. I was making $28/hour as a technician before getting laid off though, so maybe that explains it. Really grateful for the help while job hunting.

The thing about unemployment amounts is they vary so much based on your work history. My friend gets $612 weekly while I only get $298, but she was making way more than me at her corporate job. The system seems pretty fair in that regard.

Just wanted to add that if anyone is having trouble getting through to Washington ESD about their benefit amounts or claim issues, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really works. Used it last week when my payment was held up and finally got to talk to someone who could fix the problem. Worth checking out their demo video to see how it works.