Workers' comp benefits by state (2026)
Compare temporary total disability rules across the 50 states and D.C. Each amount retains its effective period. This table does not value settlements or mean you can freely choose a state; open the guide applicable to your employment and injury.
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Temporary benefit comparison
| State | Weekly rule | Maximum and period | Waiting period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 66.67% of AWW | $1,219 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| Alaska | 80% of spendable weekly wage (gross minus payroll taxes) | $1,627 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Arizona | 66.67% of average monthly wage (AMW) | $943.23 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| Arkansas | 66.67% of AWW | $953 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| California | 66.67% of AWW | $1,764.11 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Colorado | 66.67% of AWW | $1,448.02 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| Connecticut | 75% of after-tax (spendable) AWW | $1,776 (2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30) | 3 days |
| Delaware | 66.67% of AWW | $962.72 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| District of Columbia | 66.67% of AWW | $1,852.07 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Florida | 66.67% of AWW | $1,358 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| Georgia | 66.67% of AWW (gross, 13 weeks before accident) | $800 (Injuries on or after 2023-07-01 (still current per SBWC summary revised 2025-07-01: 'No benefit rate changes in 2024/2025')) | 7 days |
| Hawaii | 66.67% of AWW | $1,240 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Idaho | 67% of AWW (after 52 weeks: 67% of the state average weekly wage, within limits) | $1,021.50 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 5 days |
| Illinois | 66.67% of AWW | $2,045.63 (2026-07-15 to 2027-01-14 (prior: $2,008.60 for 2026-01-15 to 2026-07-14; $1,974.73 for 2025-07-15 to 2026-01-14)) | 3 days |
| Indiana | 66.67% of AWW | $877.33 (Injuries 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (max AWW $1,316); for 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30: max AWW $1,278 -> $852) | 7 days |
| Iowa | 80% of the worker's weekly spendable (after-tax) earnings | $2,431 (Injuries 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (prior: $2,350 for 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30)) | 3 days |
| Kansas | 66.67% of average gross weekly wage | $905 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (prior: $869 for 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30)) | 7 days |
| Kentucky | 66.67% of AWW (highest 13-week period of the last 52 weeks) | $1,277.99 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| Louisiana | 66.67% of AWW | $903 (2026-09-01 to 2027-08-31 (prior: $877 for 2025-09-01 to 2026-08-31)) | 7 days |
| Maine | 66.67% of gross AWW (injuries on/after 2013-01-01); 80% of after-tax AWW for 1993-2012 injuries | $1,561.40 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30, injuries on/after 2020-01-01 (125% of SAWW $1,249.12); prior: $1,498.55 for 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30) | 7 days |
| Maryland | 66.67% of AWW | $1,537 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Massachusetts | 60% of AWW | $2,007.20 (2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30) | 5 days |
| Michigan | 80% of after-tax (spendable) AWW | $1,201 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | Not confirmed |
| Minnesota | 66.67% of AWW | $1,594.08 (2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30) | 3 days |
| Mississippi | 66.67% of AWW | Not confirmed | 5 days |
| Missouri | 66.67% of AWW | $1,294.71 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| Montana | 66.67% of gross wages at time of injury | $1,192 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 4 days |
| Nebraska | 66.67% of AWW | $1,166 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | Not confirmed |
| Nevada | 66.67% of average monthly wage | $1,308.86 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 5 days |
| New Hampshire | 60% of AWW, not to exceed 100% of after-tax (net) earnings | $2,323 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| New Jersey | 70% of AWW | $1,199 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 (injuries in calendar year 2026)) | 7 days |
| New Mexico | 66.67% of AWW | $1,146.66 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| New York | 66.67% of AWW | $1,281.50 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 7 days |
| North Carolina | 66.67% of AWW | $1,446 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 (injuries in 2026)) | 7 days |
| North Dakota | 66.67% of gross AWW (not to exceed net/spendable wages after federal income tax and Social Security) | $1,614 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 5 days |
| Ohio | 72% of full weekly wage for first 12 weeks, then 66.67% of AWW | $1,281 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 (injuries in 2026)) | 7 days |
| Oklahoma | 70% of AWW | $1,128.66 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 3 days |
| Oregon | 66.67% of AWW | $1,943.41 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| Pennsylvania | 66.67% of AWW (tiered: 90% of AWW for low earners; flat 50% SAWW for middle band) | $1,394 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) | 7 days |
| Rhode Island | 62% of AWW for injuries on/after 2022-01-01 (previously 75% of average weekly spendable base wage) | $1,691 (2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30) | 3 days |
| South Carolina | 66.67% of AWW | $1,189.94 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 (calendar year; based on SC average weekly wage for FY ending 2025-06-30)) | 7 days |
| South Dakota | 66.67% of AWW (AWW includes overtime hours at straight-time pay) | $1,152 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (FY 2027)) | 7 days |
| Tennessee | 66.67% of AWW | $1,488.30 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 7 days |
| Texas | 70% of AWW (75% for the first 26 weeks if pre-injury wage was under $8.50/hour); TIBs are 70% of the difference between AWW and post-injury earnings | $1,314 (2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30 (FY 2027; SAWW $1,314.32)) | 7 days |
| Utah | 66.67% of AWW, plus $20/week for a dependent spouse and $20/week per dependent child under 18 (max 4 children); the total may not exceed 100% of SAWW or 100% of the worker's AWW | $1,376 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 3 days |
| Vermont | 66.67% of gross AWW plus $20/week per dependent child under 21; total may not exceed 90% of AWW (before COLA) | $1,914 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (FY 2027)) | 3 days |
| Virginia | 66.67% of gross AWW | $1,507.01 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) | 7 days |
| Washington | Monthly time-loss as % of gross monthly wages by family status: 60% single, +5% for spouse/registered domestic partner, +2% per dependent child (up to 5), max 75% | Not confirmed (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (monthly max $9,981 = 120% of state average monthly wage)) | Not confirmed |
| West Virginia | 66.67% of AWW | $1,150.91 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 (FY 2027)) | Not confirmed |
| Wisconsin | 66.67% of AWW | $1,375 (Injuries on/after 2026-01-01 (calendar year 2026; max weekly wage $2,062.50)) | 3 days |
| Wyoming | Monthly: greater of 2/3 of actual monthly earnings or 30% of the statewide average monthly wage (SAMW), capped at the lesser of actual earnings or SAMW; 70% of actual monthly earnings (max 103% SAMW) for workers receiving services in Wyoming under § 27-14-403(k) | Not confirmed | 3 days |