BenefitsCalcByState
🌉 CA Pre-Filled
California Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your California unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with California’s 2026 rates.
$450
UI Max/Week
26 wks
UI Max Duration
66.67%
WC Wage Rate
$1,619
WC Max/Week
📋 California Unemployment Calculator
California Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — California’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — California 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — California cap
✓ Pre-filled — California maximum
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Before waiting week
Total UI Payout
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At max duration
Wage Replacement
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% of your weekly wage
Waiting Week
None
Benefits start immediately
⚠️ This is an estimate. Your actual benefit depends on your base period wages and California Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the California unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 California Workers’ Comp Calculator
California Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — California’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — California 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — California cap
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Temporary total disability
Est. Total Benefits
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Over entered duration
Waiting Period
3 Days
Retroactively paid if 28+ days disabled
Wage Replacement
66.67%
Of average weekly wage
⚠️ Workers’ comp benefits vary based on injury type, dispute status, and other factors. This estimate covers temporary total disability only. Consult a workers’ compensation attorney for your specific situation.
📋 California Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
60–70% of base period wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$450
Max Duration
26 weeks
Waiting Week
No — benefits start immediately
Key Note
California offers higher-than-average UI replacement rates and eliminated the waiting week in 2020.
🦺 California Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
66.67%
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,619
Waiting Period
3 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in California
- →California eliminated the one-week UI waiting period in 2020 — benefits start from the first eligible week.
- →California’s workers’ comp maximum weekly benefit is one of the highest in the nation at $1,619/week.
- →UI and workers’ comp are separate programs — UI covers job loss through no fault of your own, while workers’ comp covers on-the-job injuries regardless of employment status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I get for unemployment in California?
In California, unemployment benefits are calculated at 60–70% of base period wages. The maximum you can receive is $450 per week for up to 26 weeks. Your actual amount depends on your wages during the base period — typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters.
How is workers’ comp calculated in California?
California workers’ compensation pays 66.67% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of $1,619 per week. There is a 3-day waiting period before benefits begin — but this waiting period is paid retroactively if your disability lasts more than a certain number of days.
Can I collect UI and workers’ comp at the same time in California?
Generally no — you cannot collect both at the same time. UI requires that you are able and available to work, which conflicts with workers’ comp temporary disability. However, if you recover from your injury and are then laid off, you may be able to transition to UI at that point.