Missouri workers' comp calculator
Missouri pays 66⅔% of your average weekly earnings for temporary total disability, capped at 105% of the state average weekly wage. For injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 that cap is $1,294.71 a week; the year before it was $1,280.84. The statutory minimum is $40 a week.
The first three business days are unpaid unless you are off more than 14 days. If you can work but earn less, temporary partial benefits pay two-thirds of the difference for up to 100 weeks.
Missouri rates by date of injury
| Injury dates | Weekly maximum | Weekly minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 | $1,294.71 | $40.00 | Missouri workers' compensation rate card 2026 (MVP Law) |
| 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30 | $1,280.84 | $40.00 | Missouri DOLIR memo: State average weekly wage and maximums, 7/1/25 – 6/30/26 |
The rules this calculator applies
| Total disability | 66⅔% of the AWW, not above 105% of the state average weekly wage and not below $40 a week. (Mo. Rev. Stat. §287.170) |
|---|---|
| How long | Paid until maximum medical improvement or return to work, up to 400 weeks. |
| Partial disability | 66⅔% of the difference between the AWW and what the worker can earn, not above the maximum. Up to 100 weeks. (Mo. Rev. Stat. §287.180) |
| Waiting period | 3 days unpaid, paid back if the disability lasts more than 14 days (Mo. Rev. Stat. §287.160) |
| Rate year | July 1 – June 30, by date of injury |
| Agency | Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation |
Common questions in Missouri
What is the Missouri TTD rate for 2026?
Two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to $1,294.71 for injuries from July 1, 2026.
When must I report an injury in Missouri?
Report it right away, and no later than 30 days after the injury or the diagnosis of an occupational disease.
Who picks the doctor in Missouri?
The employer or its insurer selects the treating doctor.
Read the full guide: Missouri workers' comp pay explained.