Unemployment benefit calculator · Germany 2026

Unemployment benefit in Germany 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 benefit (ALG I): 60% (67% with children) of a standard net pay: gross up to the pension ceiling less a flat 20% for social insurance, wage tax and solidarity surcharge; for 12 months, up to 24 from age 58 with long insurance. Resigning triggers a 12-week block.

Unemployment benefit by salary

Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.

Unemployment benefit by age

Frequently asked questions

How much unemployment benefit do I get on €4,500 gross a month?
€1,745 / month for 12 months: €20,943 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.