Workers’ Comp Weekly Benefit Calculator
Estimate your weekly workers’ comp payment. Select your state, enter your pre-injury wage, and choose your disability type. Uses each state’s official 2026 formula.
Estimated weekly benefit
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$ / week
Methodology:
This is an educational estimate only. Actual benefits depend on state-specific rules, waiting periods, maximum/minimum rates, and the insurance carrier’s calculation. Consult a licensed workers’ compensation attorney in your state for advice on your specific case.
How Weekly Benefits Are Calculated
Workers’ compensation weekly benefits replace a portion of your pre-injury wages while you are unable to work. Each state sets:
- Replacement rate — typically 66.67% (2/3) of your pre-injury average weekly wage (AWW). Some states pay more: Texas pays 70%, Alaska pays 80%.
- Minimum weekly benefit — a floor, usually $100–$300 per week depending on the state.
- Maximum weekly benefit — a cap that ranges from ~$600 in lower-cost states to over $1,600 in states like California, Washington, and Connecticut.
- AWW calculation method — varies by state. California uses the highest-paid quarter; Texas and New York use the average over 52 weeks.
Disability Types
- TTD — Temporary Total Disability
- You are completely unable to work while recovering. TTD benefits continue until you return to work or reach maximum medical improvement (MMI).
- PPD — Permanent Partial Disability
- You have a permanent impairment but can still work in some capacity. Benefits are based on the impairment rating assigned by your physician using the AMA Guides.
- PTD — Permanent Total Disability
- You are permanently unable to return to any gainful employment. Benefits may continue for life in most states.