BenefitsCalcByState
🌆 NJ Pre-Filled
New Jersey Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your New Jersey unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with New Jersey’s 2026 rates.
$854
UI Max/Week
26 wks
UI Max Duration
70%
WC Wage Rate
$1,131
WC Max/Week
📋 New Jersey Unemployment Calculator
New Jersey Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — New Jersey’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — New Jersey 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — New Jersey cap
✓ Pre-filled — New Jersey 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 New Jersey Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the New Jersey unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 New Jersey Workers’ Comp Calculator
New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — New Jersey’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — New Jersey 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — New Jersey cap
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Temporary total disability
Est. Total Benefits
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Over entered duration
Waiting Period
7 Days
Retroactively paid if 28+ days disabled
Wage Replacement
70%
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.
📋 New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
60% of average weekly wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$854
Max Duration
26 weeks
Waiting Week
No — benefits start immediately
Key Note
New Jersey eliminated the UI waiting week and has a high replacement rate of 60% — among the most generous in the US.
🦺 New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
70%
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,131
Waiting Period
7 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in New Jersey
- →New Jersey UI has no waiting week — benefits begin from the first eligible week of unemployment.
- →New Jersey workers’ comp pays 70% of average weekly wages — above the national standard of 66.67%.
- →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 New Jersey?
In New Jersey, unemployment benefits are calculated at 60% of average weekly wages. The maximum you can receive is $854 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey workers’ compensation pays 70% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of $1,131 per week. There is a 7-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 New Jersey?
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.