BenefitsCalcByState
🏙️ IL Pre-Filled
Illinois Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your Illinois unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with Illinois’s 2026 rates.
$742 (with dependents: $1,069)
UI Max/Week
26 wks
UI Max Duration
66.67%
WC Wage Rate
$1,897
WC Max/Week
📋 Illinois Unemployment Calculator
Illinois Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — Illinois’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Illinois 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Illinois cap
✓ Pre-filled — Illinois 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
1 Week
Unpaid — week 1 forfeited
⚠️ This is an estimate. Your actual benefit depends on your base period wages and Illinois Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the Illinois unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 Illinois Workers’ Comp Calculator
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — Illinois’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Illinois 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Illinois 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.
📋 Illinois Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
47% of average weekly wage
Max Weekly Benefit
$742 (with dependents: $1,069)
Max Duration
26 weeks
Waiting Week
Yes — 1 week unpaid
Key Note
Illinois UI benefits increase significantly for claimants with dependents — reaching over $1,000/week.
🦺 Illinois Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
66.67%
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,897
Waiting Period
3 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in Illinois
- →Illinois UI can reach $1,069/week with dependents — one of the most generous dependent allowances nationally.
- →Illinois workers’ comp maximum of $1,897/week is among the highest in the Midwest.
- →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 Illinois?
In Illinois, unemployment benefits are calculated at 47% of average weekly wage. The maximum you can receive is $742 (with dependents: $1,069) 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 Illinois?
Illinois workers’ compensation pays 66.67% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of $1,897 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 Illinois?
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.