BenefitsCalcByState
🎸 MS Pre-Filled
Mississippi Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your Mississippi unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with Mississippi’s 2026 rates.
$235
UI Max/Week
26 wks
UI Max Duration
66.67%
WC Wage Rate
100% of SAWW
WC Max/Week
📋 Mississippi Unemployment Calculator
Mississippi Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — Mississippi’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Mississippi 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Mississippi cap
✓ Pre-filled — Mississippi 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 Mississippi Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the Mississippi unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 Mississippi Workers’ Comp Calculator
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — Mississippi’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — Mississippi 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — Mississippi cap
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Temporary total disability
Est. Total Benefits
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Over entered duration
Waiting Period
5 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.
📋 Mississippi Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
~50% of average weekly wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$235
Max Duration
26 weeks
Waiting Week
Yes — 1 week unpaid
Key Note
Mississippi has the lowest UI maximum in the US at just $235/week — significantly below the national average.
🦺 Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
66.67%
Max Weekly Benefit
100% of SAWW
Waiting Period
5 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in Mississippi
- →Mississippi’s UI maximum of $235/week is the lowest cap in the entire United States.
- →Mississippi workers’ comp maximum is set at 100% of the state average weekly wage.
- →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 Mississippi?
In Mississippi, unemployment benefits are calculated at ~50% of average weekly wages. The maximum you can receive is $235 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 Mississippi?
Mississippi workers’ compensation pays 66.67% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of 100% of SAWW per week. There is a 5-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 Mississippi?
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.