Unemployment benefit calculator · Romania 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With RON 7,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Romania 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: After at least 12 months of contributions in the last 24: 75% of the social reference indicator (RON 495) plus 3%, 5%, 7% or 10% of your average gross pay with at least 3, 5, 10 or 20 years insured; paid for 6 months (1–5 years), 9 months (5–10) or 12 months (10+).
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| RON 3,500 | RON 740 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 8,880 |
| RON 5,250 | RON 863 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 10,350 |
| RON 7,000 | RON 985 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 11,820 |
| RON 10,500 | RON 1,230 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 14,760 |
| RON 14,000 | RON 1,475 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 17,700 |
| RON 21,000 | RON 1,965 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay) | RON 23,580 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on RON 7,000 gross a month?
RON 985 a month for 12 months (75% of the RON 660 social reference indicator + 7.0% of your average gross pay): RON 11,820 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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