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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Albania
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Albania.
Quick answerIn Albania, with a monthly gross salary of 80,000 ALL and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 26,250 ALL per month, duration 12 months, maternity or parental pay 64,000 ALL per month, duration 12 months, sick pay for 30 days 59,733 ALL in total, and child benefit for two children 80,000 ALL one-off payment.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Albania?
With a monthly gross salary of 80,000 ALL and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 26,250 ALL per month, duration 12 months. The benefit is a flat 50% of the minimum wage, which is 50,000 ALL from 2026, so 25,000 ALL a month, plus 5% for each child under 18, up to 30% more in total.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Albania?
With a monthly gross salary of 80,000 ALL, it is about 64,000 ALL per month, duration 12 months. It is paid at 80% of your average daily pay of the last 12 months for the time before the birth and the first 150 days after it, and at 50% for the rest of the year. You need 12 months of contributions.
How much sick pay do I get in Albania?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 59,733 ALL in total in total. From day 15 the ISSH pays 70% of your average pay of the last 6 months with up to 10 years of insurance, or 80% with more than 10 years, for up to 6 months.
How much is child benefit in Albania?
For two children the result is 80,000 ALL one-off payment. Albania pays a one-off baby bonus: 40,000 ALL for the first child, 80,000 ALL for the second and 120,000 ALL for the third.
In Albania the unemployment benefit is paid by the National Employment Service (AKPA) and maternity and sick pay by the Social Insurance Institute (ISSH). There is no monthly child benefit yet, but a one-off baby bonus.
Unemployment benefit in Albania
- You need at least 12 months of contributions and must register as a jobseeker within 60 days of the job ending.
- The benefit is a flat 50% of the minimum wage, which is 50,000 ALL from 2026, so 25,000 ALL a month, plus 5% for each child under 18, up to 30% more in total.
- Duration: 3 months with 1 year of contributions, 6 months with 3 years, 9 months with 5 years and 12 months with more than 10 years.
Maternity and parental leave in Albania
- Maternity leave lasts 365 days, with at least 35 days before the birth and 63 days after.
- It is paid at 80% of your average daily pay of the last 12 months for the time before the birth and the first 150 days after it, and at 50% for the rest of the year. You need 12 months of contributions.
- Parental leave of at least 4 months per parent until the child is 6 is unpaid.
Sick pay in Albania
- The employer pays the first 14 days of sick leave.
- From day 15 the ISSH pays 70% of your average pay of the last 6 months with up to 10 years of insurance, or 80% with more than 10 years, for up to 6 months.
- You need a medical certificate (raport mjekësor) from the first day.
Child benefit in Albania
- Albania pays a one-off baby bonus: 40,000 ALL for the first child, 80,000 ALL for the second and 120,000 ALL for the third.
- The government has announced monthly support from 1 July 2027 until age 5: 5,000 ALL for the first child, 7,000 for the second and 10,000 for the third.
- Low-income families can apply for means-tested economic aid (ndihma ekonomike).
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,000 ALL | 26,250 ALL per month | 38,400 ALL per month | 35,840 ALL |
| 80,000 ALL | 26,250 ALL per month | 64,000 ALL per month | 59,733 ALL |
| 128,000 ALL | 26,250 ALL per month | 102,400 ALL per month | 95,573 ALL |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Albania?
No. If you leave your job voluntarily, you do not get the unemployment benefit.
Where do I apply in Albania?
Unemployment: register at the regional employment office (AKPA) within 60 days. Maternity and sick pay: through the employer and the ISSH. Baby bonus: at the civil registry when registering the birth.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.