UIF Benefit Calculator 2026
Estimate how much UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) you could receive after losing your job. Enter your last monthly salary and how long you contributed to UIF.
This is an estimate based on the standard UIF formula. Actual amounts are determined by the Department of Employment and Labour. Verify at labour.gov.za.
Your Details
Capped at R17,712/month for UIF calculation
Maximum of 238 months counts. Each 4 days worked = 1 credit day.
Your Estimate
Enter your details and click Calculate.
How UIF benefits work
- You earn 1 credit day for every 4 days you worked and contributed to UIF.
- Your income replacement rate ranges from 38% to 58% — lower earners receive a higher percentage.
- Maximum benefit period is 238 credit days (about 8 months).
- UIF contributions are capped at R17,712/month.
- You can only claim if you were dismissed, retrenched, or your employer became insolvent. You cannot claim if you resigned.