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Maryland Unemployment Benefits
Maryland paid an average of $392 a week in regular unemployment benefits in Sep 2026.
- Average weekly benefit
- $392
- Sep 2026
- A year earlier
- $393
- -0.3% change
- First payments
- 3,588
- People starting benefits in the month
- Paid in the last 12 months
- $449M
Average weekly benefit
Monthly, regular state program
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| Period | Maryland |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $392 |
| Dec 2025 | $391 |
| Dec 2024 | $386 |
| Dec 2023 | $383 |
| Dec 2022 | $365 |
| Dec 2021 | $338 |
| Dec 2020 | $384 |
| Dec 2019 | $344 |
| Dec 2018 | $339 |
| Dec 2017 | $338 |
| Dec 2016 | $329 |
| Dec 2015 | $316 |
Monthly activity
Initial claims, first payments, weeks paid and final payments (benefits exhausted)
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| Month | Initial claims | First payments | Weeks paid | Average weekly | Exhausted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 8,848 | 3,588 | 76,074 | $392 | 1,838 |
| Aug 2026 | 9,663 | 4,172 | 101,510 | $389 | 2,277 |
| Jul 2026 | 10,737 | 5,118 | 90,064 | $388 | 1,978 |
| Jun 2026 | 12,947 | 4,874 | 94,168 | $391 | 1,980 |
| May 2026 | 9,552 | 3,474 | 76,061 | $393 | 1,881 |
| Apr 2026 | 9,750 | 3,929 | 84,053 | $391 | 2,176 |
| Mar 2026 | 10,879 | 4,384 | 109,839 | $392 | 2,677 |
| Feb 2026 | 10,525 | 5,636 | 99,548 | $392 | 2,221 |
| Jan 2026 | 13,889 | 6,561 | 103,663 | $390 | 2,239 |
| Dec 2025 | 13,540 | 5,471 | 116,261 | $391 | 3,036 |
| Nov 2025 | 10,558 | 5,029 | 96,870 | $392 | 2,272 |
| Oct 2025 | 13,182 | 5,950 | 101,206 | $392 | 2,336 |
| Sep 2025 | 10,262 | 4,619 | 113,515 | $393 | 2,895 |
| Aug 2025 | 10,593 | 5,049 | 108,808 | $389 | 2,196 |
| Jul 2025 | 11,899 | 5,938 | 110,425 | $390 | 1,935 |
| Jun 2025 | 14,051 | 5,422 | 108,804 | $392 | 1,947 |
| May 2025 | 11,230 | 4,774 | 88,403 | $392 | 1,727 |
| Apr 2025 | 12,134 | 5,394 | 94,417 | $391 | 1,930 |
| Mar 2025 | 11,000 | 5,450 | 108,424 | $389 | 2,010 |
| Feb 2025 | 11,140 | 5,635 | 97,094 | $386 | 1,710 |
| Jan 2025 | 14,115 | 7,122 | 99,212 | $383 | 1,816 |
| Dec 2024 | 14,185 | 4,956 | 96,391 | $386 | 2,181 |
| Nov 2024 | 10,782 | 3,618 | 73,600 | $386 | 1,612 |
| Oct 2024 | 11,299 | 4,688 | 82,710 | $386 | 1,801 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average unemployment benefit in Maryland?
- Maryland paid an average of $392 per week of regular unemployment benefits in Sep 2026, according to the state's report to the U.S. Department of Labor.
- How do I apply for unemployment in Maryland?
- Apply with the Maryland state unemployment insurance agency. CareerOneStop, sponsored by the Department of Labor, lists each state's agency and website.