Utah Workers' Comp Benefits (2026)
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Static figures and examples show this table's current period. The selector changes calculator maximums and minimums. It does not use the payment date or automatically apply cost-of-living adjustments. For other dates, check with the agency.
| Injury date | Temporary weekly maximum | Permanent weekly maximum, where applicable |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30 | $1,376 | $917 |
| 2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30 | $1,306 | $870 |
$20 is added for each selected dependent, subject to the maximum and this tool's wage limit.
How Utah pays injured workers: the weekly rate while you recover, the 2026 maximum, and what each type of permanent injury is worth, with the statute behind each number.
What is different in Utah
Utah's schedule grades each limb by the level of loss (e.g., arm at shoulder 187 weeks vs. between deltoid and elbow 178 weeks). Injuries not on the schedule are capped at 312 weeks.
Weekly benefits while you cannot work
| Weekly rate | 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 |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,376 (2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $45 + $20 per qualifying dependent |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 14 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | 312 weeks |
Estimate your weekly check
Assumes temporary total disability and no post-injury work earnings. It does not calculate partial disability, retroactive payments, offsets or special low-wage rules. Confirm the injury date and the insurer's wage calculation.
Utah adds $20 a week for a dependent spouse and each dependent child under 18 (up to 4); this estimate includes the qualifying dependents selected.
What each injury is worth
| Injury | How it is paid | Max award |
|---|---|---|
| Back | whole-person % × 312 weeks | $28,610.40 at a 10% rating |
| Neck | whole-person % × 312 weeks | $28,610.40 at a 10% rating |
| Shoulder | 187 weeks | $171,479 |
| Knee | 112 weeks | $102,704 |
| Arm | 187 weeks | $171,479 |
| Hand | 168 weeks | $154,056 |
| Thumb | 67 weeks | $61,439 |
| Index Finger | 42 weeks | $38,514 |
| Leg | 125 weeks | $114,625 |
| Foot | 88 weeks | $80,696 |
| Big Toe | 26 weeks | $23,842 |
| Eye | 100 weeks | $91,700 |
| Hearing Loss | 109 weeks | $99,953 |
Permanent injuries in general
Unscheduled impairments awarded on medical evidence, proportionate to the schedule, up to 312 weeks (total loss of bodily function) at 66.67% of AWW.
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Utah Code Ann. §§ 34A-2-409, 34A-2-410, 34A-2-412; Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-412
- Utah Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents Division (official site)
- laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-412/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Utah workers' compensation agency.
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.