Utah Workers' Compensation Settlement Calculator
Estimate Utah workers' comp — Max TTD Rate, Waiting Period, PPD — Scheduled-Weeks System
Utah workers' compensation claims are governed by Utah Code §34A-2-410 / Labor Commission Quick Reference Guide (eff. July 1, 2026) (Max TTD Rate): Max $1,376/wk (100% of state AWW), effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Of the 3 landmark Utah workers' compensation awards documented on this page, the largest is $5M (Auto Owners Insurance v. Labor Commission, 2026 UT 3 — third-party settlement in a PTD claim; carrier had separately paid $1,578,095.60 in WC benefits by 2018, with future medical projected over $7,000,000; 2026).
🏔️ UTAH: Max TTD Rate | Waiting Period | PPD — Scheduled-Weeks System
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
Utah Workers' Compensation Law
Utah workers' compensation benefits is governed by Utah Code §34A-2-410 / Labor Commission Quick Reference Guide (eff. July 1, 2026) (Max TTD Rate): Max $1,376/wk (100% of state AWW), effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. TTD = 66-2/3% of employee's AWW at time of injury, capped at 100% of state AWW. Min $45/wk plus $20 for a dependent spouse and $20 per dependent child under 18 (max 4 children, up to $165/wk in add-ons). Capped at 312 weeks over a 12-year period from the injury date.
Waiting Period (Utah Code §34A-2-408): 3 calendar days (unpaid) unless disability extends beyond 14 days. No compensation for the first 3 calendar days after injury. If total temporary disability extends beyond 14 calendar days, those first 3 days are paid retroactively. The waiting period is established just once per claim and does not apply to temporary partial (light-duty wage-loss) payments.
PPD — Scheduled-Weeks System (Utah Code §34A-2-412): 66-2/3% of AWW, capped at 66-2/3% of state AWW ($917/wk max as of July 2026). Fixed week-schedule per body part (arms, legs, fingers, toes, eyes, hearing); 312 weeks is the ceiling for 100% loss of bodily function. Non-scheduled/unlisted impairments are awarded based on medical evidence, kept proportionate to the scheduled losses.
Key Utah Workers' Compensation Statutes
Utah workers' compensation benefits operates under these critical legal rules:
Utah Code §34A-2-410 / Labor Commission Quick Reference Guide (eff. July 1, 2026)
Max TTD RateStandard: Max $1,376/wk (100% of state AWW), effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
Scope: TTD = 66-2/3% of employee's AWW at time of injury, capped at 100% of state AWW. Min $45/wk plus $20 for a dependent spouse and $20 per dependent child under 18 (max 4 children, up to $165/wk in add-ons). Capped at 312 weeks over a 12-year period from the injury date.
Utah Code §34A-2-408
Waiting PeriodStandard: 3 calendar days (unpaid) unless disability extends beyond 14 days
Scope: No compensation for the first 3 calendar days after injury. If total temporary disability extends beyond 14 calendar days, those first 3 days are paid retroactively. The waiting period is established just once per claim and does not apply to temporary partial (light-duty wage-loss) payments.
Utah Code §34A-2-412
PPD — Scheduled-Weeks SystemStandard: 66-2/3% of AWW, capped at 66-2/3% of state AWW ($917/wk max as of July 2026)
Scope: Fixed week-schedule per body part (arms, legs, fingers, toes, eyes, hearing); 312 weeks is the ceiling for 100% loss of bodily function. Non-scheduled/unlisted impairments are awarded based on medical evidence, kept proportionate to the scheduled losses.
Utah Code §34A-2-413
PTD — Lifetime BenefitsStandard: 66-2/3% of AWW, capped at 85% of state AWW ($1,169/wk max as of July 2026) for the first 312 weeks
Scope: Lifetime benefits for injuries on/after July 1, 1994 (carrier or self-insured employer stays responsible for life). After the initial 312 weeks, the minimum weekly rate drops to a floor of 36% of the then-current state AWW, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Utah Code §34A-2-105 / §34A-2-106
Exclusive Remedy + Third-Party ClaimsStandard: WC is the exclusive remedy against the employer, its officers, agents and employees
Scope: No action at law against the employer for accident/injury/death. Utah courts recognize a narrow, judicially-created 'intentional-injury' exception (Kay v. Barnes Bullets, 2022 UT 3) whose exact scope remains unsettled. Third-party tort claims against non-employer defendants are preserved via §34A-2-106; the carrier/employer becomes trustee/subrogee of the claim, and apportioning fault to the employer in a third-party suit does not waive its immunity.
Utah Code §34A-2-407 / §34A-2-417
Notice + Filing DeadlinesStandard: 180-day notice to employer; 6-year application deadline; 12-year proof deadline
Scope: Employee must notify the employer within 180 days of the injury or the claim is barred. An application for hearing on disability benefits must be filed with the Division of Adjudication within 6 years of the accident date, and entitlement must be proven within 12 years. Medical-expense claims: within 1 year of incurring/discovering the expense. Death-benefit claims: within 1 year of the date of death.
Recovery Structure
Medical treatment (lifetime if related to the injury and bills are timely submitted), lost wages at a % of average weekly wage (AWW) subject to the state max, permanent impairment awards via the scheduled-weeks system, vocational rehabilitation and reemployment assistance, death/survivor benefits plus a burial allowance up to $12,500. No pain and suffering under WC (trade-off of exclusive remedy).
Key Utah Doctrines
PTD — Lifetime Benefits: 66-2/3% of AWW, capped at 85% of state AWW ($1,169/wk max as of July 2026) for the first 312 weeks. Exclusive Remedy + Third-Party Claims: WC is the exclusive remedy against the employer, its officers, agents and employees
Damage Structure + Caps
Medical benefits (usually full, lifetime if timely submitted), lost wage replacement (66-2/3% up to the state-AWW cap), permanent disability award (scheduled-weeks system, max $917/wk PPD or $1,169/wk PTD as of 2026), death benefits (max $1,169/wk, continuing at least 312 weeks)
Utah Workers' Compensation Verdicts + Averages
Recent Utah workers' compensation benefits outcomes:
| Amount | Year | Case / Injury |
|---|---|---|
| $5M | 2026 | Auto Owners Insurance v. Labor Commission, 2026 UT 3 — third-party settlement in a PTD claim; carrier had separately paid $1,578,095.60 in WC benefits by 2018, with future medical projected over $7,000,000 — Construction fall — knocked off a nine-foot concrete form, landed headfirst; resulted in permanent total disability |
| $338K | 2022 | Kay v. Barnes Bullets, 2022 UT 3 — workers' compensation award for occupational disease, resolved before separate civil intentional-injury litigation — Occupational lead poisoning — permanent disability (tremors, mood swings, chronic fatigue, lung deterioration, memory impairment) after melting 40,000+ lbs of scrap lead without respiratory protection |
| $83K | 2024 | Mayhew v. Labor Commission (Utah Ct. App. 2024) — approximate combined benefits: ~$20,000 TTD + ~$6,000 TPD + ~$7,000 PPD + ~$50,000 medical expenses — Concrete setter struck his own foot with a post pounder in an area beyond the steel toe of his boot |
Utah Workers' Compensation FAQs
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Utah for 2026?
For the period July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, the Utah maximum is $1,376/week — 100% of the state average weekly wage (Utah Code §34A-2-410). This cap applies to TTD (temporary total disability) and TPD (temporary partial disability); your benefit is 66-2/3% of your own AWW up to this ceiling. PPD is capped lower, at 66-2/3% of state AWW ($917/wk); PTD is capped at 85% ($1,169/wk) during the first 312 weeks.
How long do I have to report my Utah work injury?
Utah requires notice to your employer within 180 days after the injury occurs (Utah Code §34A-2-407) — failing to give timely notice can bar your claim entirely. Beyond that, you must file an application for hearing with the Division of Adjudication within 6 years of the accident date, and prove entitlement to benefits within 12 years (§34A-2-417). Medical-expense claims must be submitted within 1 year of the treatment date.
Can I sue my employer in Utah in addition to workers' comp?
Generally NO — workers' comp is 'exclusive remedy' in Utah (Utah Code §34A-2-105), meaning WC is your only remedy against your employer, its officers, agents, and co-employees. Utah courts recognize a narrow, judicially-created 'intentional-injury' exception (see Kay v. Barnes Bullets, 2022 UT 3, a $337,500 WC award case for occupational lead poisoning) — but its exact scope, especially for occupational-disease claims, remains unsettled after remand. Third-party claims against non-employer defendants (e.g., equipment manufacturer, subcontractor) are preserved under §34A-2-106 and commonly run parallel to a WC claim.
What is a Commutation or Compromise Settlement in Utah workers' comp?
Utah recognizes two settlement types, both requiring Labor Commission approval. A Compromise Settlement resolves a genuinely disputed claim, where liability itself is contested. A Commutation applies once your right to benefits is already established — it's a lump-sum buyout of future compensation and medical expenses, with the Commission weighing medical projections, injury severity, age, work restrictions, and reemployment capacity before approving.
Should I accept the first settlement offer?
Almost never. Initial offers typically underestimate permanent impairment and future medical needs. Before accepting a Commutation, get an independent medical evaluation and consult a workers' comp attorney — the Labor Commission must still approve any settlement, and it specifically reviews whether the deal is fair given your medical projections and reemployment prospects.
Pending Utah Workers' Compensation Issues
Active legal developments (as of April 2026):
- The intentional-injury exception to exclusive remedy is judicially recognized (Kay v. Barnes Bullets, 2022 UT 3) but its exact scope — especially whether it extends to Occupational Disease Act claims — was expressly left unresolved on remand and remains unsettled as of 2026.
- 2026-27 rates (state AWW $1,376/wk, effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) come from the Labor Commission's 'Quick Reference Guide' PDF, which is explicitly labeled 'for general use and guidance ... a quick reference only' — the underlying statute and DWS wage determination govern in case of conflict.
- Recent PTD-award opinions (Granite School Dist. v. Labor Comm'n, 2026 UT 29, decided Aug 13 2026; Hooker v. Labor Commission, 2026 UT 16, decided Jul 16 2026) confirm benefit categories awarded (PTD, past/future medical) but do not state dollar amounts in the published opinion, so neither could be sourced as a landmark verdict.
- Itemized per-body-part week schedule under §34A-2-412 (exact number of weeks for loss of an arm/leg/hand/finger/toe/eye/hearing) — the statute confirms a scheduled-weeks system capped at 312 weeks for total loss, but the individual body-part week counts are not restated here — consult the statute directly.
- Mayhew v. Labor Commission (Utah Ct. App. 2024) states its benefit figures as approximate ('approximately $20,000 ... $6,000 ... $7,000 ... $50,000') rather than exact — the $83,000 aggregate should be read as a rounded estimate, not a precise total.
- Whether Utah maintains a Second Injury Fund or similar subsequent-injury mechanism, and how WCF Insurance's quasi-public/nonprofit status affects market structure relative to private carriers, were not confirmed in the sources reviewed for this page.
Informational only — consult a licensed attorney for case-specific advice.
Primary Sources
- laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf
- laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-410
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-412
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-413
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-417
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-407
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-1/section-105
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-1/section-106
- law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2026/20241315.html
- law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2022/20180821.html
- caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ut-court-of-appeals/116216338.html
- laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/adjudication/workers-compensation-settlement-agreements
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
Kansas
$905/wk max TTD/PTD, 415-wk PPD cap, SB 430 (2024) raised PTD cap $155K→$400K
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
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