Calculator / Kentucky
Kentucky workers' comp calculator
Kentucky pays temporary total disability at 66⅔% of your average weekly wage. The 2026 benefit schedule sets the maximum at $1,277.99 and the minimum at $232.36, both tied to the state average weekly wage of $1,161.81.
No benefits are paid for the first seven days unless the disability continues more than two weeks. Kentucky has no separate temporary partial benefit, so this calculator covers total disability only.
Kentucky rates by date of injury
| Injury dates | Weekly maximum | Weekly minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 | $1,277.99 | $232.36 | Kentucky 2026 Workers' Compensation Benefit Schedule |
The rules this calculator applies
| Total disability | 66⅔% of the AWW, between the minimum (20% of SAWW) and maximum (110% of SAWW). (KRS 342.730(1)(a)) |
|---|---|
| How long | Paid until maximum medical improvement or return to work. |
| Partial disability | No separate temporary partial benefit. |
| Waiting period | 7 days unpaid, paid back if the disability lasts more than 14 days (KRS 342.040(1)) |
| Rate year | Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31), by date of injury |
| Agency | Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims |
Common questions in Kentucky
What is the Kentucky TTD maximum in 2026?
$1,277.99 a week for injuries during 2026.
What if I go back to light duty in Kentucky?
Kentucky has no separate temporary partial benefit; earnings from light duty can offset temporary total disability.
Is the first week paid?
Only if the disability continues for more than two weeks.
Read the full guide: Kentucky workers' comp pay explained.