How much unemployment benefit do I get?
Your unemployment benefit, and how long it lasts.
At a glance
The answer, and what is worth knowing.
- The regular unemployment benefit is €565.00 a month, 25 times the daily €22.60.
- Each dependant adds 10%. With a spouse and 2 children, the benefit becomes €734.50.
- With 250 insurance days in the 14 months, the benefit lasts 12 months.
How long the benefit lasts
Insurance days in 14 months, minus the last 2.
- From 125 to 149 days: 5 months.
- From 150 to 179 days: 6 months.
- From 180 to 219 days: 8 months.
- From 220 to 249 days: 10 months.
- 250 days and over: 12 months.
- Aged 49 or over, with 210 days: 12 months.
- With 4,050 insurance days in all: 12 months.
How we calculate it
The daily benefit is 55% of the minimum daily wage: €22.60. For lower earnings, it is €16.95 or €11.30.
A month holds 25 daily benefits. Each dependant adds 10%.
The insurance days in the 14 months set the months of benefit, from 5 to 12.
We checked the rules on 19 October 2026. The result is an estimate. It does not replace your payroll or your accountant.
What changed in the rules
What changed this year in this calculation.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Who gets unemployment benefit?
Anyone who was dismissed or whose contract ended, with 125 insurance days in the 14 months before the job ended. The last 2 months do not count. Resigning brings no benefit.
How much is unemployment benefit?
€565.00 a month, for earnings of €493.09 and over. With lower earnings, it is €423.75 or €282.50.
When do I apply?
Within 60 days of the end of the job, to DYPA, the public employment service, online or at one of its centres.
What is the new unemployment benefit?
A new system has been in a pilot since 2025, with about 15,000 unemployed people. It does not apply to everyone yet. The tool works out the regular benefit.