Kansas Workers' Compensation Settlement Calculator
Estimate Kansas workers' comp — Max/Min Weekly Rate, Scheduled PPD Schedule, 2024 SB 430 Reform
Kansas workers' compensation claims are governed by K.S.A. 44-510c (Max/Min Weekly Compensation Rate): 66⅔% of average weekly wage, capped at 75% of the state AWW — $869/wk max, $25/wk min (period 7/1/25-6/30/26). Of the 3 landmark Kansas workers' compensation awards documented on this page, the largest is $1.7M (Confidential third-party premises-liability settlement, Johnson County District Court — maintenance worker injured while servicing an apartment complex's basement AC unit; 2026).
🌻 KANSAS: Max/Min Weekly Rate | Scheduled PPD | 2024 SB 430 Reform
Your Injury
Your Estimated Settlement
$6,000 — $6,000
Pain and suffering = $15,000 in medical bills × 0.0 severity multiplier. Your bills are already included in that figure, so they are not added again.
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system: your benefits are not reduced because you were partly or fully responsible for the accident.
Workers' compensation does not pay pain and suffering. Unlike a personal injury claim, it covers medical treatment and a portion of your lost wages only — so no pain-and-suffering amount is included above.
This figure does not include a permanent impairment award. If your injury leaves lasting limitations, most states add a separate payment based on a doctor's impairment rating and a statutory schedule.
If someone other than your employer caused the injury — a subcontractor, a driver, a defective machine — you may also have a separate personal injury claim against that party, and that claim can include pain and suffering.
Keep this estimate — it is gone when you close the tab.
Workers' Compensation Wage Benchmark — New York State claims only
Across New York State claims only, this benchmark is based on 5,586,588 real payments totaling $139.7B from official New York State workers' comp claims.
Average
$25K
Median
$20K
25th %ile
$13K
90th %ile
$44K
Source: New York State Workers' Compensation Board (via data.ny.gov). These figures come from New York State claims only and do not describe benefit levels in other states. Actual payouts may vary based on individual circumstances.
Editorially Reviewed — Content reviewed for accuracy using published legal research, government data, and verified court records. See our methodology
Reviewed by Leonard Goldberg, Editor
Kansas Workers' Compensation Law
Kansas workers' compensation benefits is governed by K.S.A. 44-510c (Max/Min Weekly Compensation Rate): 66⅔% of average weekly wage, capped at 75% of the state AWW — $869/wk max, $25/wk min for the period 7/1/25-6/30/26. The rate resets every July 1 against the current Kansas statewide average weekly wage ($1,159.03). No TTD is payable for the first week of disability unless it continues 3 or more consecutive weeks.
Scheduled PPD — Weeks Schedule (K.S.A. 44-510d): a fixed weeks-of-compensation schedule per body part, paid at the 44-510c weekly rate. Arm with shoulder 225 weeks, leg 200 weeks, hand 150 weeks, foot 125 weeks, loss of an eye 120 weeks, hearing loss in both ears 110 weeks — prorated for partial loss of use based on the AMA Guides.
2024 Reform — Maximum Total Compensation Caps (K.S.A. 44-510f, as amended by 2024 Senate Bill 430, effective 7/1/2024): the first substantive Kansas WC benefit increase in 13 years. The PTD cap rose from $155,000 to $400,000, the TTD/PPD cap from $130,000 to $225,000, and the death benefit from $300,000 to $500,000 — all for injuries on or after July 1, 2024.
Key Kansas Workers' Compensation Statutes
Kansas workers' compensation benefits operates under these critical legal rules:
K.S.A. 44-510c
Max/Min Weekly Compensation RateStandard: 66⅔% of average weekly wage, capped at 75% of the state AWW — $869/wk max, $25/wk min (period 7/1/25-6/30/26)
Scope: Applies to both TTD and PTD; PTD limited to one lifetime award. Rate = lesser of 66⅔% gross AWW or the statutory max, reset every July 1 against the current Kansas statewide average weekly wage ($1,159.03 for the 2025-26 period). No TTD is payable for the first week of disability unless it continues 3+ consecutive weeks.
K.S.A. 44-510d
Scheduled PPD — Weeks ScheduleStandard: Fixed weeks-of-compensation schedule per body part, paid at the 44-510c weekly rate
Scope: Arm (with shoulder) 225 wks, arm (excl. shoulder) 210 wks, forearm 200 wks, leg 200 wks, hand 150 wks, foot 125 wks, eye/sight loss 120 wks, hearing loss both ears 110 wks, thumb 60 wks, index finger 37 wks, hearing loss one ear 30 wks, great toe 30 wks. Partial loss of use prorated; based on functional impairment under the AMA Guides.
K.S.A. 44-510e
Whole-Body PPD — Work Disability FormulaStandard: 415-week compensation cap; work disability = average of post-injury task-loss % and wage-loss %
Scope: Applies to unscheduled/whole-body injuries. Work disability (above pure functional impairment) available only if functional impairment exceeds 7.5% body-as-a-whole (or is 10%+ with a pre-existing impairment) AND post-injury wage loss is 10%+. Uses AMA Guides 6th ed. for injuries on/after Jan 1, 2015. First 15 weeks of TTD are excluded from the 415-week cap; remaining TTD weeks are subtracted from it.
K.S.A. 44-510f, as amended by 2024 Senate Bill 430 (eff. 7/1/2024)
2024 Reform — Maximum Total Compensation CapsStandard: PTD cap raised from $155,000 to $400,000; TTD/PPD cap raised from $130,000 to $225,000; death benefit raised from $300,000 to $500,000
Scope: First substantive Kansas WC benefit increase in 13 years. Current caps (7/1/25-6/30/26, per KDOL): PTD $400,000; TTD/PPD combined $225,000; functional-impairment-only PPD $100,000; death $500,000; funeral $10,000; unauthorized medical $800 (authorized medical treatment uncapped).
K.S.A. 44-501b
Exclusive RemedyStandard: Workers comp is the employee's exclusive remedy against the employer for a covered injury
Scope: Bars common-law negligence suits against the employer (or co-employees) once WC compensation is recoverable for the injury. Third-party claims against non-employer defendants (property owners/managers, equipment makers, subcontractors) remain fully available and are not capped by the WC statute — see landmark verdict below.
K.S.A. 44-520 / 44-534
Notice Deadline + Statute of LimitationsStandard: Notice: 20 days from accident (10 days if no longer employed); claim filing: 3 yrs from accident or 2 yrs from last payment, whichever is later
Scope: 44-520: oral or written notice to a supervisor/manager, waived if the employer had actual knowledge or the employee was physically unable to give notice; burden of proving receipt is on the employee. 44-534: an application for hearing must be on file with the Director within 3 years of the accident OR 2 years of the last compensation payment, whichever is later; deadline extends to the next business day if the e-filing system is down.
Recovery Structure
Medical treatment (authorized care uncapped; unauthorized care limited to $800), lost wages at 66⅔% of average weekly wage (AWW) subject to the state max/min, permanent impairment awards via the scheduled (44-510d) or whole-body/work-disability (44-510e) system, vocational rehab, and death/survivor benefits up to $500,000. No pain and suffering under WC (the trade-off for exclusive remedy).
Key Kansas Doctrines
Whole-Body PPD — Work Disability Formula: 415-week cap; work disability equals the average of post-injury task-loss % and wage-loss %, available only above 7.5% functional impairment (or 10% with a pre-existing impairment) plus 10%+ wage loss. Exclusive Remedy: Workers comp is the employee's exclusive remedy against the employer; third-party claims against non-employer defendants remain fully available and uncapped.
Damage Structure + Caps
Medical benefits (authorized care uncapped), lost wage replacement (66⅔% AWW, max $869/wk), permanent disability award (scheduled weeks or work-disability formula, up to 415 weeks / a $225,000-$400,000 lifetime cap), death benefits (up to $500,000 plus $10,000 funeral)
Kansas Workers' Compensation Verdicts + Averages
One confirmed 2026 third-party settlement plus the official statutory ceilings (marked as examples, not individual cases):
| Amount | Year | Case / Injury |
|---|---|---|
| $1.7M | 2026 | Confidential third-party premises-liability settlement, Johnson County District Court — maintenance worker injured while servicing an apartment complex's basement AC unit — Two-level lumbar spine fusions (Dec 2024 and Dec 2025) after slipping on freshly painted, unmarked flooring |
| $400K | 2026 | Statutory maximum example — lifetime PTD cap under K.S.A. 44-510f as amended by 2024 SB 430 (raised from $155,000) — Illustrative ceiling, not an individual case — any permanent total disability, injuries on/after 7/1/2024 |
| $196K | 2026 | Statutory schedule example — total loss of arm incl. shoulder (225 weeks x $869/wk max rate, period 7/1/25-6/30/26) — Illustrative maximum scheduled PPD for an arm-with-shoulder loss (K.S.A. 44-510d) — transparent calculation, not a reported case |
Kansas Workers' Compensation FAQs
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Kansas for 2026?
The Kansas maximum is $869/week for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (K.S.A. 44-510c; 75% of the state average weekly wage of $1,159.03). Your weekly benefit equals 66⅔% of your gross average weekly wage, up to this cap. The minimum is $25/week. Rates are recalculated every July 1.
How long do I have to report my Kansas work injury?
Kansas requires notice within 20 calendar days of the accident (or of seeking medical treatment, if you're still employed), or within 10 days of your last day of work if you're no longer employed (K.S.A. 44-520). Notice can be oral or written to a supervisor or manager, but you bear the burden of proving it was received — put it in writing and keep a copy.
Can I sue my employer in Kansas in addition to workers' comp?
Generally NO — Kansas workers' comp is your 'exclusive remedy' against your employer (K.S.A. 44-501b). The main exception is a third-party claim against a non-employer defendant, such as a property owner, equipment manufacturer, or subcontractor — these claims are uncapped and can run parallel to your WC claim. A 2026 Johnson County case settled for $1.7 million on exactly this basis.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in Kansas?
An application for hearing must be on file with the Director of Workers Compensation within 3 years of the accident date, or 2 years from the date of your last compensation payment — whichever is later (K.S.A. 44-534). Missing this deadline generally bars your claim permanently, so don't wait for your condition to fully stabilize before filing.
Should I accept the first settlement offer in my Kansas claim?
Almost never. Initial offers typically undervalue permanent impairment and future medical needs, and the 2024 reform (SB 430) significantly raised the dollar caps insurers now have to work within. Before accepting, get an independent medical evaluation and consult a Kansas workers' comp attorney — most work on contingency.
Pending Kansas Workers' Compensation Issues
Active legal developments (as of April 2026):
- The maximum weekly compensation rate for the period beginning 7/1/2026 (FY2027) had not been published on KDOL's historic-benefit-levels table as of August 2026; all rate figures on this page use the confirmed 7/1/25-6/30/26 period ($869/wk max, $1,159.03 state AWW).
- 2024 Senate Bill 430 is reported (Kansas Reflector) to also add a cost-of-living adjustment to weekly benefit levels and to extend coverage to Kansas National Guard members, both said to start around 2027 — these secondary-source details were not independently confirmed against the bill text and are not reflected in the statute summaries above.
- Kansas WC Appeals Board decisions (dol.ks.gov) are served through a JavaScript search portal that was not reviewed in bulk; beyond the one confirmed 2026 case below, additional recent PPD/PTD award amounts could not be independently sourced within the August 2026 review window.
- Whether Kansas recognizes any judicially-created exception to employer exclusive remedy beyond the statutory third-party carve-out (e.g., a narrow 'deliberate intent' tort claim as in some other states) was not conclusively verified from primary sources.
Informational only — consult a licensed attorney for case-specific advice.
Primary Sources
- www.dol.ks.gov/workers-compensation/injuries-at-work/historic-benefit-levels
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-510c
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-510d
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-510e
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-510f
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-501b
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-520
- law.justia.com/codes/kansas/2023/chapter-44/article-5/section-44-534
- kansasreflector.com/2024/05/30/kansas-raising-death-benefits-for-families-of-killed-workers-in-truly-necessary-overhaul
- molawyersmedia.com/2026/08/03/kansas-slip-and-fall-case-settles-for-over-a-million-after-workers-injuries
Other State Workers' Compensation Calculators
Washington
L&I state fund + self-insure, PPD dollar-amount schedule, $2,303.31/wk equiv
California
SIBTF reform 2026, $1,764/wk max, QME + SB 636
New York
$1,281.50/wk max, LWEC non-schedule PPD, 2025 Protection in Workplace Act
Texas
Non-subscriber option, $1,271/wk, IBR
Illinois
Lifetime uncapped medical, $2,045.63/wk (2026)
Florida
$1,358/wk, 104-week TTD cap, narrow catastrophic definition
Michigan
PIWEC phantom wages, 80% after-tax AWW, $1,201/wk max 2026
New Jersey
Second Injury Fund, 400/450-wk caps, $1,199/wk max 2026
Ohio
BWC monopoly fund, Industrial Commission PTD, $1,281/wk
Pennsylvania
Act 111 (2017), 500-wk partial cap, $1,394/wk max 2026
Alabama
Max $1,219/wk TTD, but non-scheduled PPD (back injuries) capped at just $220/wk
Arizona
$6,131/mo max AMW (66⅔% TTD/PTD), PPD paid in months not weeks
Colorado
Competitive state fund, $1,464/wk max (91% SAWW), 4-day notice deadline
Connecticut
Max $1,716/wk (2026), 28-day contest deadline, SIF closed since 1995
Georgia
Exclusive remedy, $800/wk TTD cap, catastrophic designation unlocks lifetime benefits
Iowa
80% spendable earnings, $2,431/wk max, active Second Injury Fund
Indiana
$877/wk max (66⅔% AWW), 8-day wait, Second Injury Fund
Kentucky
Impairment-factor PPD formula, $1,277.99/wk max, coal black-lung claims
Louisiana
Second Injury Fund, SEB to 520wks, $903/wk max (Sept 2026)
Massachusetts
Opt-out exclusive remedy, $1,922/wk max rate, PPD paid in statewide-wage multiples
Maryland
Exclusive remedy, $1,537/wk max (2026), Uninsured Employers' Fund safety net
Minnesota
Private-carrier market, $1,536.84/wk max, PTSD presumption for first responders
Missouri
Strict-construction state, TTD/PTD capped 105% SAWW, PPD capped 55% SAWW
North Carolina
500-week TTD/PPD cap, $1,446/wk max (2026), 66 2/3% AWW
Oklahoma
TTD/PTD capped at $1,128.66/wk, opt-out struck down, Multiple Injury Trust Fund
Oregon
3-way market (SAIF+private+self-insure), $1,943/wk max, CDA keeps medical open
South Carolina
Exclusive remedy, $1,189.94/wk max (2026), 500-wk TTD cap, lifetime for TBI/spinal
Tennessee
$1,488.30/wk max (FY26-27), 15-day notice, PPD = rating × 450 wks, no jury trials
Virginia
500-week comp cap (PTD lifetime), $1,507/wk max, 66 2/3% AWW
Wisconsin
Dual-track cap: $1,375/wk TTD (110% SAWW) vs just $454/wk PPD; 6/12-yr SOL
Alaska
PPI = $273K × WPI%, TTD/PTD 80% of wage, max $1,627/wk (2026)
Arkansas
Max $953/wk (85% SAWW), odd-lot doctrine barred, 450-wk wage-loss cap
Washington DC
Max $1,852.07/wk (Jan 2025), 30-day notice, LHWCA-style weeks-based PPD schedule
Delaware
Max $962.72/wk (2026), 90-day notice, Medicare-based HCPS fee caps
Hawaii
66⅔% AWW, $1,240/wk max (2026), Special Compensation Fund after 104wks
Idaho
Max $1,021.50/wk (90% ASW), 500-week whole man, ISIF second-injury fund
Maine
Max $1,561/wk (125% of SAWW), 7-day wait, no statutory minimum, exclusive remedy
Mississippi
Max $654.63/wk, 5-day wait, Second Injury Trust Fund
Montana
$1,192/wk max, 400-week PPD formula, 60-mo medical closure
North Dakota
Monopolistic state fund (WSI), $1,614/wk max, no private insurance or self-insurance
Nebraska
Max $1,166/wk (2026), Espinoza multi-member LOEC rule, exclusive remedy
New Hampshire
$2,309/wk cap (150% SAWW); Second Injury Fund; 3-yr claim filing deadline
New Mexico
100% SAWW cap, $1,146.66/wk max, $36/wk min since 1975
Nevada
Privatized market, monthly PPD annuity (0.6%/1% WPI), max $5,691.79/mo (FY27)
Rhode Island
62% AWW formula, $1,622/wk max, dedicated Workers' Compensation Court
South Dakota
No insurance mandate • $1,152/wk max (2026) • Subsequent Injury Fund repealed 1999
Utah
Max $1,376/wk (2026), 6-yr/12-yr filing window, narrow intentional-injury exception
Vermont
Max $1,914/wk (2026), 6-mo. filing deadline, whole-person PPD schedule
West Virginia
Deliberate-intent exception, $1,150.91/wk max, no punitive damages, privatized market
Wyoming
Monopolistic state fund, no private insurance; PTD capped at 80 months, not lifetime
Main Workers' Comp Calculator
Nationwide WC benefits overview