Unemployment benefit calculator · Brazil 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With R$4,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Brazil 2026: how much, and for how long
Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.
The rules in brief
- Unemployment insurance (seguro-desemprego): From the average of your last three salaries: 80% up to R$2,222.17, R$1,777.74 + 50% of the excess up to R$3,703.99, and R$2,518.65 above; never below the minimum wage. 4 payments with 12–23 months worked, 5 with 24 or more (first claim).
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| R$2,000 | R$1,621 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$8,105 |
| R$3,000 | R$2,167 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$10,833 |
| R$4,000 | R$2,519 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$12,593 |
| R$6,000 | R$2,519 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$12,593 |
| R$8,000 | R$2,519 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$12,593 |
| R$12,000 | R$2,519 a month for 5 months (first claim) | R$12,593 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on R$4,000 gross a month?
R$2,519 a month for 5 months (first claim): R$12,593 in total, if you are single and aged 35.
Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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