Unemployment benefit calculator · Finland 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With €4,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Finland 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 allowance: Earnings-related allowance for unemployment fund members: €37.21 a day + 45% of the daily wage above it (20% above the split point), reduced to 80% after 8 weeks and 75% after 34 weeks, for 400 days (300 with less than 3 years of work).
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| €2,000 | €1,300 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €19,134 |
| €3,000 | €1,730 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €25,462 |
| €4,000 | €2,095 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €30,841 |
| €6,000 | €2,477 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €36,466 |
| €8,000 | €2,859 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €42,091 |
| €12,000 | €3,624 / month at first, 400 days (fund members) | €53,341 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on €4,000 gross a month?
€2,095 / month at first, 400 days (fund members): €30,841 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.
Other questions about pay in Finland: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?