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Unemployment benefits in Arizona
In Arizona, the weekly unemployment benefit runs from $236 to $320, for 8 to 24 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor summary effective July 2026.
At a glance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration — Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, effective July 2026 , checked 2026-10-20.
How to file
- File in the state where you worked
USAGov says that in most cases you file in the state where you worked, not where you live. If you worked in another state or remotely, contact your home state's unemployment office for help.
- Open Arizona's official unemployment office
Find Arizona's unemployment office on the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop map . You may be able to file online or by phone.
- Keep looking for work while you claim
Many states require you to look for a new job to keep receiving benefits (USAGov).
- Protect your claim from scams
Unemployment scams — USAGov . Only file on your state's official site.
- Keep your health coverage
Find work in Arizona
- Health Technician (OPD)
Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, Arizona · 7 hours ago
- Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration · Mesa, Arizona · 7 hours ago
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, Arizona · 7 hours ago
- Utility Systems Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Prescott, Arizona · 7 hours ago
- Talent Management Program Advisor
Office of Human Resources Management · Phoenix, Arizona · 8 hours ago
The Department of Labor table is a summary, not an official interpretation of state law, and it does not include extensions or special programs. Your state decides your eligibility and your exact weekly amount. General information, not legal advice. State unemployment law information — U.S. Department of Labor .