Unemployment Benefit Calculator
Calculate your entitlement to unemployment benefit I. With benefit duration, assessment earnings and benefit rate. With current 2026 standard rates, allowances.
Income details
Monthly ALG I
€1,123.20
Benefit Rate: 60% (without children)
Net benefit salary
€1,872.00
Flat-rate calculation
Daily Rate
€37.44
Benefit Duration
12 months
under 50: 12 months
Total ALG I entitlement
€13,478.40
12 months x €1,123.20
Simplified calculation. Actual ALG I may vary.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much unemployment benefit (ALG I) will I receive?
ALG I is 60% of the previous net salary (67% with children). It is based on the average gross salary of the last 12 months, capped at the contribution assessment ceiling.
How long can I receive unemployment benefit?
The duration depends on your age and contribution period. Under 50: maximum 12 months. At 50+: up to 15 months. At 55+: up to 18 months. At 58+: up to 24 months.
Are 2026 standard rates reflected?
Yes — Bürgergeld, child benefit (€255/child), Wohngeld and other social benefits are all set to 2026 rates. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and German social code (SGB).
Guide
Quick Answer
The unemployment benefit calculator computes the amount and duration of ALG I based on your last gross salary and employment history.
What is the Unemployment Benefit Calculator?
The unemployment benefit calculator computes the amount and duration of ALG I based on your last gross salary and employment history.
How does the Unemployment Benefit Calculator work?
Enter your gross salary for the last 12 months, tax class and child allowances. The calculator determines the benefit wage (standardised net) and computes 60% (or 67% with children) as the daily ALG I.
Key Data and Facts
ALG I rate: 60% of standardised net pay (67% with children). Duration: 6-24 months depending on age and employment history. Requirement: 12 months of insured employment in 30 months.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate unemployment benefit I (Arbeitslosengeld I) step by step: 1. Determine the assessment pay (Bemessungsentgelt): the average daily gross pay over the last 12 months (assessment period), capped at the contribution assessment ceiling (EUR 101,400/year = EUR 8,450/month in 2026). 2. Calculate the benefit pay (Leistungsentgelt): from the assessment pay, flat-rate deductions for wage tax, Soli and social security are subtracted. Tax class and child allowances are taken into account. 3. ALG I daily rate: 60 % of the daily benefit pay (without a child) or 67 % (with a child). 4. Monthly amount: daily rate x 30 days. 5. Determine the benefit duration: 12 months of employment = 6 months of ALG I. 24 months = 12 months of ALG I. From age 50: up to 15 months. From 55: up to 18 months. From 58: up to 24 months (each with the corresponding period of employment). Example: Employee, 35 years old, employed for 3 years, gross EUR 3,500/month, tax class I, no child. Assessment pay: EUR 3,500/month = EUR 116.67/day. Flat-rate benefit pay (after deductions): approx. EUR 76.50/day. ALG I (60 %): 76.50 x 60 % = EUR 45.90/day = EUR 1,377/month. Benefit duration: 12 months (with 36 months of employment). With a child (67 %): 76.50 x 67 % = EUR 51.26/day = EUR 1,537.70/month.
Calculation Example
Gross 3,500 EUR/month, tax class I, no children, employed for 3 years. Benefit-relevant earnings about 76.50 EUR/day. ALG I (60%): 1,377 EUR/month for 12 months. With a child (67%): 1,537.70 EUR/month.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
Full methodology at Methodology.
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