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Unemployment benefits in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the weekly unemployment benefit runs from $43 to $815, for 12 to 26 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 North Dakota's official unemployment office
Find North Dakota'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 North Dakota
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Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, North Dakota · 5 hours ago
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Air Combat Command · Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota · 18 hours ago
- Territory Account Executive, Retail - Fargo, ND
Toast · Fargo, ND · 22 hours ago
- Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration · Bismarck, North Dakota · 1 day ago
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Step-by-step paths to more income Minimum wage in North Dakota
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 .