This is true to some extent, but even if you made 10 million a year in Michigan, the most you can receive is 362 (plus 25 for now) a week pre-tax.
I would imagine some of the variation for the states comes from cost of living differences, although that's just a guess.
yeah, it's supposed to be a set percentage of your previous employment, with a cap possibility.
for washington state.
Unemployment benefits are calculated based on earnings. To calculate the benefit amount:
1. Add the total wages for the two highest quarters in the past year*.
2. Divide the total by two.
3. Multiply by 0.0385. This is the weekly benefit amount, up to a maximum of $515