How much Does unemployment insurance pay in Utah?

The highest paid quarter during your base period divided by 26 determines the benefit amount you will receive per week of unemployment, up to a maximum of $444 for new claims effective on or after January 4, 2009.

In Utah, the first four of the last five completed quarters of wages will be used to determine your weekly benefit amount:

If you filed a claim between January - March your base period would be October 1 to September 30.

If you filed a claim between April - June your base period would be January 1 through December 31.

If you filed a claim between July - September your base period would be April 1 through March 31.

If you filed a claim between October - December your base period would be July 1 through June 30.