Workers' Comp Settlement for a Foot Injury by State (2026)
How all 50 states and D.C. pay for a foot injury. 32 states pay a fixed schedule, from $30,580 in Alabama to $379,674 in District of Columbia for total loss at the top weekly rate. 5 states pay it from a whole-person impairment rating; for those we show the award for a 10% rating.
| State | How it is paid | Illustrative benefit | Amount basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 205 weeks | $379,674 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Pennsylvania | 250 weeks | $348,500 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Iowa | 150 weeks | $335,550 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New York | 205 weeks | $262,708 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Hawaii | 205 weeks | $254,200 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New Hampshire | 98 weeks | $227,654 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Connecticut | 125 weeks | $146,875 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| North Carolina | 144 weeks | $208,224 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Michigan | 162 weeks | $194,562 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Ohio | 150 weeks | $192,150 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Virginia | 125 weeks | $188,376 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Illinois | 167 weeks | $181,138 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Nebraska | 150 weeks | $174,900 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| South Carolina | 140 weeks | $166,592 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Delaware | 160 weeks | $154,035 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| South Dakota | 125 weeks | $144,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Arizona | 40 months | $134,882 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| New Mexico | 115 weeks | $131,866 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Wisconsin | 250 weeks | $113,500 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Kansas | 125 weeks | $113,125 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Louisiana | 125 weeks | $112,875 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| West Virginia | 140 weeks | $112,790 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Georgia | 135 weeks | $108,000 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Missouri | 150 weeks | $101,727 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Arkansas | 131 weeks | $93,665 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Idaho | 140 weeks | $87,395 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Oklahoma | 220 weeks | $82,500 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Utah | 88 weeks | $80,696 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Indiana | 35 degrees | $74,625 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Massachusetts | 29 × the state average weekly wage | $58,208.80 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Rhode Island | 205 weeks | $36,900 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Alabama | 139 weeks | $30,580 | Total loss (100%); maximum rate |
| Vermont | whole-person % × 405 weeks | $77,517 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Tennessee | whole-person % × 450 weeks | $60,885 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Alaska | whole-person % × $273,000 | $27,300 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Texas | 3 weeks per whole-person point | $27,600 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| Florida | whole-person %, 2–6 weeks per point | $20,370 at a 10% rating | 10% rating; maximum rate |
| California | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Colorado | 104 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Kentucky | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Maine | 162 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Maryland | 250 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Minnesota | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Mississippi | 125 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| Montana | wage loss | — | No comparable amount |
| Nevada | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| New Jersey | 250 weeks | — | No comparable amount |
| North Dakota | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Oregon | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Washington | impairment rating (see rule) | — | No comparable amount |
| Wyoming | wage loss | — | No comparable amount |
Max award is for total loss on a schedule, or for a 10% rating where the state uses whole-person ratings, at the top weekly rate. "Whole-person %" means the award depends on your doctor's whole-person impairment rating. "Wage loss" means there is no rating-based award and benefits depend on lost earnings. Open each state for the full rule and a calculator.
Foot injuries: distinguish the foot from toes and the leg
For a fracture, crush injury or lasting ankle symptoms, request the report specifying the rated member. Walking tolerance, footwear needs and weight-bearing restrictions help explain the functional effects. Do not assume a toe percentage is a foot percentage or that an ankle diagnosis automatically uses the foot schedule.
What you need for a useful estimate
- Identify the state and injury date.
- Check whether the rule uses a body part, whole-person rating or lost earnings.
- Use the exact rating unit in the medical report and the accepted wage.
- Open the state guide to separate permanent benefits, temporary disability and settlement terms.
Total-loss amounts and 10% rating amounts are different scenarios, not comparable settlement averages. Table order does not show which state pays more for the same claim. Applicable law depends on the employment and injury circumstances; this comparison does not mean you can freely choose a state.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.