Rates updated for 2026
Unemployment benefit calculator (2026)
Enter the seniority and the relevant average income. The calculator estimates the benefit (ISR base + seniority component), the CASS withholding and the duration.
Estimated result
Estimated result: 0,00 lei
Benefit breakdown
| Base component (75% of ISR) | 0,00 lei |
|---|---|
| Seniority component | 0,00 lei |
| Gross benefit | 0,00 lei |
| CASS (10%) | 0,00 lei |
| Net monthly benefit | 0,00 lei |
Estimate based on the general 2026 rates. This is not tax advice. For complex cases (special exemptions, meal vouchers, other income, particular situations) check with your accountant.
How the unemployment benefit is calculated in 2026
The benefit has a base component of 75% of the social reference indicator (ISR), granted to those eligible, and a variable component that grows with seniority: +3% (3–5 years), +5% (5–10 years), +7% (10–20 years), +10% (over 20 years), applied to the relevant average income.
The CASS withholding and the duration
CASS of 10% is withheld from the benefit (Law 141/2025). The payment duration depends on seniority: 6 months for over 1 year, 9 months for over 5 years, and 12 months for over 10 years.
Worked example
Frequently asked questions about the unemployment benefit
- How long is the unemployment benefit paid?
- The duration depends on the contribution history: 6 months for over 1 year, 9 months for over 5 years, and 12 months for over 10 years.
- Is CASS withheld from the unemployment benefit?
- Yes, since 2025 CASS of 10% is withheld from the benefit (Law 141/2025), so the net amount received is smaller than the gross.
- Is the result exact?
- It is an estimate based on the ISR and the seniority bands. The ISR value is updated periodically — check the value in force when the file is opened.