BenefitsCalcByState
🌽 IA Pre-Filled
Iowa Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your Iowa unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with Iowa’s 2026 rates.
$721 (with dependents: $882)
UI Max/Week
26 wks
UI Max Duration
80%
WC Wage Rate
200% of SAWW
WC Max/Week
📋 Iowa Unemployment Calculator
Iowa Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — Iowa’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Iowa 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Iowa cap
✓ Pre-filled — Iowa 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 Iowa Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the Iowa unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 Iowa Workers’ Comp Calculator
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — Iowa’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Iowa 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Iowa 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
80%
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.
📋 Iowa Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
~55% of average weekly wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$721 (with dependents: $882)
Max Duration
26 weeks
Waiting Week
Yes — 1 week unpaid
Key Note
Iowa provides additional UI benefits for claimants with dependents on a sliding scale.
🦺 Iowa Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
80%
Max Weekly Benefit
200% of SAWW
Waiting Period
3 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in Iowa
- →Iowa’s UI dependent supplement can add up to $161/week for claimants with dependents.
- →Iowa workers’ comp pays 80% of spendable (after-tax) weekly wage — one of the highest rates in the US.
- →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 Iowa?
In Iowa, unemployment benefits are calculated at ~55% of average weekly wages. The maximum you can receive is $721 (with dependents: $882) 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 Iowa?
Iowa workers’ compensation pays 80% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of 200% of SAWW 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 Iowa?
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.