Unemployment benefit calculator · Estonia 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With €2,100 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Estonia 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 benefit: After at least 12 months of contributions in 3 years: 60% of your previous average daily wage for the first 100 days and 40% after, for 180 days (270 with 56 months of contributions, 360 with 110). It is taxable. People who resign get only the lower flat unemployment allowance.
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on €2,100 gross a month?
60% of your pay for 100 days, then 40%, for 360 days in total (taxable): €11,329 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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