Security in Transition.
Beräkna your financial safety net during unemployment. Quick, easy, and non-binding.
Average gross of the last 12 months.
Increases the rate to 67%
Arbetslöshetsbidrag I is 60% of your standardized net wage.
Maximum Brutto: 7.550 € (Ceiling 2025). Anything above has no increasing effect.
How is Arbetslöshetsbidrag I (ALG 1) calculated?
Arbetslöshetsbidrag I (ALG 1) is intended to provide financial security during the transition between jobs. Den amount depends on your previous income, tax class, and whether you have children.
Standard Förmån Rate
Without children, you receive 60% of your standardized net wage as unemployment benefit.
60%
of standardized net wage
Elevated Förmån Rate
Med at least one child, the benefit rate increases to 67% of your standardized net wage.
67%
of standardized net wage
How is ALG 1 calculated step by step?
- Din average gross salary of the last 12 months is determined (capped at the contribution assessment ceiling).
- Standardized deductions are applied to calculate net pay:
- Inkomst tax (based on tax class)
- Solidarity surcharge
- 20% flat-rate social security deduction
- Från this net amount, you receive 60% (or 67% with children) as monthly unemployment benefit.
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Sources & References (2026)
All calculations are based on the official legal provisions for 2026. Despite careful research, no guarantee is given for correctness. This calculator does not replace professional tax advice.
Wichtiger Hinweis zur Berechnung
Diese Ergebnisse basieren auf den offiziellen Formeln des BMF (2026). Da individuelle steuerliche Merkmale (z.B. Freibeträge) variieren können, sind alle Angaben ohne Gewähr. Dieser Rechner ersetzt keine professionelle Steuerberatung. Mehr im Impressum.