{"meta":{"dataset":"wc-benefits","title":"Workers' compensation maximum weekly benefit by state: the cap on total-disability pay in each state","version":"1.0.0","doi":"10.5281/zenodo.23792850","doiUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23792850","conceptDoi":"10.5281/zenodo.23792849","license":"CC BY 4.0","licenseUrl":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","attribution":"Source: Probative, Workers' compensation maximum weekly benefit by state: the cap on total-disability pay in each state, version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23792850, licensed CC BY 4.0.","citation":"Probative. (2026). Workers' compensation maximum weekly benefit by state: the cap on total-disability pay in each state (Version 1.0.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23792850","disclaimer":"Not legal advice. These are the maximums as each state agency states them, kept for research and marketing planning. The maximum that applies to a claim is the one in force on the date of injury; an injured worker should ask a lawyer or the state agency.","notice":"Probative is a marketing firm, not a law firm; not legal advice.","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","url":"https://probativegrowth.com/data/v1/wc-benefits/wc-benefits.json","humanUrl":"https://probativegrowth.com/data/wc-benefits/","statusCodes":{"P":"primary source","S":"secondary source","D":"ABA model default","U":"open question"}},"key":"jurisdiction","records":[{"id":"wc-benefits:AK-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"AK","stateName":"Alaska","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Alaska: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,627 for injuries in 2026 (Alaska Workers' Compensation Division, Benefit Calculator).","value":1627,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,627","cite":"Alaska Workers' Compensation Division, Benefit Calculator","quote":"If 80% of the spendable weekly wage is more than $1,627, the compensation rate is $1,627.","document":"Workers' Compensation Online Benefits Calculator (Alaska)","documentUrl":"https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/benefitcalculator.htm","sources":[{"label":"Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development: Workers' Compensation Online Benefits Calculator (Alaska)","url":"https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/benefitcalculator.htm","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development","url":"https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/benefitcalculator.htm","release":"Workers' Compensation Online Benefits Calculator (Alaska)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Workers' Compensation Online Benefits Calculator (Alaska)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:CA-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"CA","stateName":"California","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"California: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,764.11 for injuries in 2026 (DWC news release 2025-116).","value":1764.11,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,764.11","cite":"DWC news release 2025-116","quote":"the maximum TTD rate will increase from $1,680.29 to $1,764.11 per week","document":"DWC announces temporary total disability rates for 2026","documentUrl":"https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2025/2025-116.html","sources":[{"label":"California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation: DWC announces temporary total disability rates for 2026","url":"https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2025/2025-116.html","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation","url":"https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2025/2025-116.html","release":"DWC announces temporary total disability rates for 2026","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"DWC announces temporary total disability rates for 2026"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:CT-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"CT","stateName":"Connecticut","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Connecticut: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,776 for injuries on or after October 1, 2026 (Chairperson's Memorandum 2026-05).","value":1776,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,776.00","cite":"Chairperson's Memorandum 2026-05","quote":"the maximum compensation rate for total disability and decedents’ dependents will also be $1,776.00 for injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2026","document":"Memorandum 2026-05 (Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission)","documentUrl":"https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/knowledge-base/articles/news-and-memos/2026/memo-2026-05","sources":[{"label":"Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission: Memorandum 2026-05 (Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission)","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/knowledge-base/articles/news-and-memos/2026/memo-2026-05","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/wcc/knowledge-base/articles/news-and-memos/2026/memo-2026-05","release":"Memorandum 2026-05 (Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Memorandum 2026-05 (Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:DE-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"DE","stateName":"Delaware","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Delaware: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $962.72 for the period beginning July 1, 2026 (Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation rate letter).","value":962.72,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$962.72","cite":"Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation rate letter","quote":"the maximum weekly workers’ compensation rate will be $962.72.","document":"Workers' Compensation rate letter (Delaware)","documentUrl":"https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/hubfs/Workers_Compensation_Rate_Letter_2025%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en","sources":[{"label":"Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs: Workers' Compensation rate letter (Delaware)","url":"https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/hubfs/Workers_Compensation_Rate_Letter_2025%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs","url":"https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/hubfs/Workers_Compensation_Rate_Letter_2025%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en","release":"Workers' Compensation rate letter (Delaware)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Workers' Compensation rate letter (Delaware)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:FL-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"FL","stateName":"Florida","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Florida: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,358 for injuries on or after January 1, 2026 (Informational Bulletin issued December 2, 2025).","value":1358,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,358","cite":"Informational Bulletin issued December 2, 2025","quote":"the maximum weekly compensation rate for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2026, shall be $1,358","document":"Maximum compensation rate 2026 informational bulletin (Florida)","documentUrl":"https://myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/workers-compensation-libraries/workers-comp-documents/bulletins/max-comp-rate-2026---information-bulletin.pdf","sources":[{"label":"Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation: Maximum compensation rate 2026 informational bulletin (Florida)","url":"https://myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/workers-compensation-libraries/workers-comp-documents/bulletins/max-comp-rate-2026---information-bulletin.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation","url":"https://myfloridacfo.com/docs-sf/workers-compensation-libraries/workers-comp-documents/bulletins/max-comp-rate-2026---information-bulletin.pdf","release":"Maximum compensation rate 2026 informational bulletin (Florida)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Maximum compensation rate 2026 informational bulletin (Florida)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:LA-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"LA","stateName":"Louisiana","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workers' Compensation","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Louisiana: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $903 for injuries from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 (Louisiana Workforce Commission, Average Weekly Wage and Minimum/Maximum Rates).","value":903,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$903.00","cite":"Louisiana Workforce Commission, Average Weekly Wage and Minimum/Maximum Rates","quote":"Average Weekly Wage Maximum Compensation Minimum Compensation Mileage Reimbursement $1204.02 $903.00 $241.00","document":"Average weekly wage, minimum and maximum compensation rates (Louisiana)","documentUrl":"https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/OWC/AvgWage_MinMaxRates.pdf","sources":[{"label":"Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workers' Compensation: Average weekly wage, minimum and maximum compensation rates (Louisiana)","url":"https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/OWC/AvgWage_MinMaxRates.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workers' Compensation","url":"https://www.laworks.net/Downloads/OWC/AvgWage_MinMaxRates.pdf","release":"Average weekly wage, minimum and maximum compensation rates (Louisiana)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Average weekly wage, minimum and maximum compensation rates (Louisiana)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:ND-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"ND","stateName":"North Dakota","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"North Dakota: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,614 for the level effective July 1, 2026 (North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance, Weekly Benefit Levels).","value":1614,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"1,614","cite":"North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance, Weekly Benefit Levels","quote":"Effective Date Maximum Minimum PPI SAWW % Change 7/1/2026 1,614","document":"North Dakota Weekly Benefit Levels (Workforce Safety & Insurance)","documentUrl":"https://www.workforcesafety.com/about-wsi/reports/north-dakota-weekly-benefit-levels","sources":[{"label":"North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance: North Dakota Weekly Benefit Levels (Workforce Safety & Insurance)","url":"https://www.workforcesafety.com/about-wsi/reports/north-dakota-weekly-benefit-levels","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance","url":"https://www.workforcesafety.com/about-wsi/reports/north-dakota-weekly-benefit-levels","release":"North Dakota Weekly Benefit Levels (Workforce Safety & Insurance)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"North Dakota Weekly Benefit Levels (Workforce Safety & Insurance)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:SC-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"SC","stateName":"South Carolina","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"South Carolina: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,178.30 for injuries on and after January 1, 2026 (South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission, Advisory Notice of December 19, 2025). 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the table gives $920 for impairment income benefits.","confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:MT-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"MT","stateName":"Montana","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Employment Relations Division","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Montana: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,192 for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Compensation Rates chart (fiscal years 85 through 27)).","value":1192,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,192.00","cite":"Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Compensation Rates chart (fiscal years 85 through 27)","quote":"27 07/01/26 - 06/30/27 $1,192.00","document":"Compensation Rates chart (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)","documentUrl":"https://erd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/work-comp-claims/claims-assistance/FY27_Compensation_Rates-Past.pdf","sources":[{"label":"Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Employment Relations Division: Compensation Rates chart (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)","url":"https://erd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/work-comp-claims/claims-assistance/FY27_Compensation_Rates-Past.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Employment Relations Division","url":"https://erd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/work-comp-claims/claims-assistance/FY27_Compensation_Rates-Past.pdf","release":"Compensation Rates chart (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Compensation Rates chart (Montana Department of Labor & Industry)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:DC-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"DC","stateName":"District of Columbia","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"District of Columbia Department of Employment Services","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"District of Columbia: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,852.07 for injuries from January 1, 2026 (DC Department of Employment Services, Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026).","value":1852.07,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,852.07","cite":"DC Department of Employment Services, Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026","quote":"01/01/26 $1,852.07 $463.02 2.40%","document":"Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026 (DC Department of Employment Services)","documentUrl":"https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/Supplemental%20Allowance%20Min-Max%202026.pdf","sources":[{"label":"District of Columbia Department of Employment Services: Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026 (DC Department of Employment Services)","url":"https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/Supplemental%20Allowance%20Min-Max%202026.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"District of Columbia Department of Employment Services","url":"https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/Supplemental%20Allowance%20Min-Max%202026.pdf","release":"Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026 (DC Department of Employment Services)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Maximum-Minimum Compensation Rate 2026 (DC Department of Employment Services)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:TN-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"TN","stateName":"Tennessee","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Tennessee: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,488.30 for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation, 2026 legislative changes). 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checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:IA-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"IA","stateName":"Iowa","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Iowa Division of Industrial Services","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Iowa: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $2,431 for injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Iowa Division of Industrial Services, Current Rate Information).","value":2431,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$2,431.00","cite":"Iowa Division of Industrial Services, Current Rate Information","quote":"For injuries from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 : TTD, HP, PTD, & Death Benefits: $2,431.00","document":"Current Rate Information (Iowa Division of Industrial Services)","documentUrl":"https://dial.iowa.gov/current-rate-information","sources":[{"label":"Iowa Division of Industrial Services: Current Rate Information (Iowa Division of Industrial Services)","url":"https://dial.iowa.gov/current-rate-information","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Iowa Division of Industrial Services","url":"https://dial.iowa.gov/current-rate-information","release":"Current Rate Information (Iowa Division of Industrial Services)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Current Rate Information (Iowa Division of Industrial Services)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:MI-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"MI","stateName":"Michigan","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workers' Disability Compensation Agency","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Michigan: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,201 for injuries in 2026 (Michigan WDCA, 2026 Weekly Benefit Tables).","value":1201,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$ 1201.00","cite":"Michigan WDCA, 2026 Weekly Benefit Tables","quote":"The 2026 maximum weekly compensation rate is $ 1201.00","document":"2026 Weekly Benefit Tables (Michigan WDCA rate book)","documentUrl":"https://www.michigan.gov/leo/-/media/Project/Websites/leo/Documents/WDCA-Calculation-Program/wca_2026_Rate_Book.pdf","sources":[{"label":"Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workers' Disability Compensation Agency: 2026 Weekly Benefit Tables (Michigan WDCA rate book)","url":"https://www.michigan.gov/leo/-/media/Project/Websites/leo/Documents/WDCA-Calculation-Program/wca_2026_Rate_Book.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workers' Disability Compensation Agency","url":"https://www.michigan.gov/leo/-/media/Project/Websites/leo/Documents/WDCA-Calculation-Program/wca_2026_Rate_Book.pdf","release":"2026 Weekly Benefit Tables (Michigan WDCA rate book)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"2026 Weekly Benefit Tables (Michigan WDCA rate book)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; 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checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:UT-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"UT","stateName":"Utah","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Utah Labor Commission","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Utah: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,376 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (Utah Labor Commission, Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits).","value":1376,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1376.00","cite":"Utah Labor Commission, Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits","quote":"workers’ compensation benefits for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, shall be based upon a maximum of $1376.00 per week","document":"Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits effective July 1, 2026 (Utah Labor Commission)","documentUrl":"https://laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf","sources":[{"label":"Utah Labor Commission: Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits effective July 1, 2026 (Utah Labor Commission)","url":"https://laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Utah Labor Commission","url":"https://laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf","release":"Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits effective July 1, 2026 (Utah Labor Commission)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Quick Reference Guide to Workers' Compensation Benefits effective July 1, 2026 (Utah Labor Commission)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:WI-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"WI","stateName":"Wisconsin","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Wisconsin: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,375 for injuries on or after January 1, 2026 (Wisconsin DWD Insurance Letter 549).","value":1375,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,375","cite":"Wisconsin DWD Insurance Letter 549","quote":"rate will increase to $1,375 per week for temporary total disability, permanent total disability and death benefits","document":"WC Insurance Letter 549 (Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)","documentUrl":"https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/letters/insurance/ins-letter-549.htm","sources":[{"label":"Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: WC Insurance Letter 549 (Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)","url":"https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/letters/insurance/ins-letter-549.htm","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development","url":"https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/letters/insurance/ins-letter-549.htm","release":"WC Insurance Letter 549 (Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"WC Insurance Letter 549 (Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:NJ-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"NJ","stateName":"New Jersey","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"New Jersey: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,199 for 2026 (NJDOL press release, December 29, 2025).","value":1199,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,199","cite":"NJDOL press release, December 29, 2025","quote":"the maximum weekly Workers’ Compensation benefit rate for temporary disability, permanent total disability, permanent partial disability and dependency rises to $1,199","document":"New benefit rates for 2026 (New Jersey Department of Labor)","documentUrl":"https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2025/20251229_newbenefitrates2026.shtml","sources":[{"label":"New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development: New benefit rates for 2026 (New Jersey Department of Labor)","url":"https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2025/20251229_newbenefitrates2026.shtml","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development","url":"https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2025/20251229_newbenefitrates2026.shtml","release":"New benefit rates for 2026 (New Jersey Department of Labor)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"New benefit rates for 2026 (New Jersey Department of Labor)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:NY-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"NY","stateName":"New York","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"New York Workers' Compensation Board","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"New York: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,281.50 for accidents from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (New York Workers' Compensation Board, Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit).","value":1281.5,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,281.50","cite":"New York Workers' Compensation Board, Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit","quote":"July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 $1,281.50","document":"Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit (New York Workers' Compensation Board)","documentUrl":"https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Workers/ScheduleMaxWeeklyBenefit.jsp","sources":[{"label":"New York Workers' Compensation Board: Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit (New York Workers' Compensation Board)","url":"https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Workers/ScheduleMaxWeeklyBenefit.jsp","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"New York Workers' Compensation Board","url":"https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Workers/ScheduleMaxWeeklyBenefit.jsp","release":"Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit (New York Workers' Compensation Board)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Schedule of Maximum Weekly Benefit (New York Workers' Compensation Board)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:NC-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"NC","stateName":"North Carolina","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"North Carolina Industrial Commission","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"North Carolina: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,446 for injuries in 2026 (North Carolina Industrial Commission, Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates).","value":1446,"unit":"dollars per week","valueText":"$1,446.00","cite":"North Carolina Industrial Commission, Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates","quote":"maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit for total disability based on the year of your injury. 2026 $1,446.00","document":"Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates for 1982 - 2026 (North Carolina Industrial Commission)","documentUrl":"https://www.ic.nc.gov/ncic/pages/maxrates.html","sources":[{"label":"North Carolina Industrial Commission: Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates for 1982 - 2026 (North Carolina Industrial Commission)","url":"https://www.ic.nc.gov/ncic/pages/maxrates.html","kind":"primary","accessed":"2026-10-29"}],"source":{"agency":"North Carolina Industrial Commission","url":"https://www.ic.nc.gov/ncic/pages/maxrates.html","release":"Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates for 1982 - 2026 (North Carolina Industrial Commission)","accessed":"2026-10-29","file":"Maximum Weekly Compensation Rates for 1982 - 2026 (North Carolina Industrial Commission)"},"flags":{"suppressed":false,"noise":false,"preliminary":false,"moe":null},"verified":"2026-10-29","lastChecked":"2026-10-29","note":null,"confidence":"high","confidenceBasis":"primary source; checked within 130 days; totals tie to the official file"},{"id":"wc-benefits:OH-max-weekly-benefit","dataset":"wc-benefits","jurisdiction":"OH","stateName":"Ohio","county":null,"countyName":null,"level":"state","agency":"Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation","measure":"max-weekly-benefit","period":"current law","status":"P","text":"Ohio: the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit for total disability is $1,281 for 2026 (Ohio BWC compensation rates chart). 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