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Workers' comp rates by state

Every state sets its own benefit rate, weekly maximum, waiting period and time limits. Here they are side by side for 2026, sorted by the maximum weekly benefit. Open a state for its calculator and permanent disability rules.

Checked against official sources November 3, 2026How we calculate

FLFloridaMax $1,358/weekGAGeorgiaMax $800/weekILIllinoisMax $2,046/weekMIMichiganMax $1,201/weekNYNew YorkMax $1,282/weekNCNorth CarolinaMax $1,446/weekOHOhioMax $1,281/weekPAPennsylvaniaMax $1,394/week
StateMax weekly benefitRatePeriodWaiting periodTTD limit
Illinois$2,045.6366 2/3%July 15, 2026 to January 14, 20273 days, paid back after 14None set
North Carolina$1,446.0066 2/3%January 1 to December 31, 20267 days, paid back after 21500 weeks
Pennsylvania$1,394.0066 2/3%January 1 to December 31, 20267 days, paid back after 14None set
Florida$1,358.0066 2/3%January 1 to December 31, 20267 days, paid back after 21104 weeks
New York$1,281.5066 2/3%July 1, 2026 to June 30, 20277 days, paid back after 14None set
Ohio$1,281.0072%, then 66 2/3%January 1 to December 31, 20267 days, paid back after 14None set
Michigan$1,201.0080% of after-taxJanuary 1 to December 31, 20267 days, paid back after 14None set
Georgia$800.0066 2/3%Injuries on or after July 1, 20237 days, paid back after 21400 weeks
Temporary total disability. Maximums apply by date of injury. Sources are listed on each state page; checked November 3, 2026.