Unemployment benefit calculator · Ireland 2026

Unemployment benefit in Ireland 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

• Jobseeker’s Pay-Related Benefit: Since March 2025: 60% of previous weekly pay (max €450) for 13 weeks, then 55% (max €375) for 13 weeks, then 50% (max €300) for 13 weeks with 5+ years of PRSI; 26 weeks with 2–5 years. Not after resigning without good reason.

Unemployment benefit by salary

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

Frequently asked questions

How much unemployment benefit do I get on €4,800 gross a month?
€450 / week at first, 39 weeks: €14,625 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.