Pennsylvania workers' comp calculator
Pennsylvania does not use a single percentage. Its 2026 table, based on a statewide average weekly wage of $1,394, has four bands: wages above $2,091 get the $1,394 maximum, wages from $1,045.51 to $2,091 get two-thirds, wages from $774.44 to $1,045.50 get a flat $697, and wages of $774.43 or less get 90%.
The first seven days are paid only if the disability lasts 14 days or more. Partial disability pays two-thirds of the wage difference for up to 500 weeks. Enter your average weekly wage and the calculator places you in the right band.
Pennsylvania rates by date of injury
| Injury dates | Weekly maximum | Weekly minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 | $1,394.00 | Tiered (see below) | PA L&I: Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) and rate schedule |
The rules this calculator applies
| Total disability | Tiered: AWW ≥ $2,091 → maximum; $1,045.51–$2,091 → 66⅔%; $774.44–$1,045.50 → flat $697; ≤ $774.43 → 90% of AWW. (77 P.S. §§511, 525.1 (WC Act §§306(a), 105.1)) |
|---|---|
| How long | No fixed cap; after 104 weeks the employer may request an impairment rating evaluation that can convert benefits to partial. |
| Partial disability | Two-thirds of the difference between the AWW and post-injury earnings, not above the maximum. Up to 500 weeks. (77 P.S. §512 (WC Act §306(b))) |
| Waiting period | 7 days unpaid, paid back if the disability lasts at least 14 days (77 P.S. §514 (WC Act §306(e))) |
| Rate year | Calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31), by date of injury |
| Agency | Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workers' Compensation |
Common questions in Pennsylvania
What is the Pennsylvania workers' comp maximum for 2026?
$1,394 a week for injuries on or after January 1, 2026.
Why is my Pennsylvania rate exactly $697?
If your average weekly wage falls between $774.44 and $1,045.50, the 2026 table pays a flat $697 regardless of the exact figure.
How long does partial disability last in Pennsylvania?
Up to 500 weeks.
Read the full guide: Pennsylvania workers' comp pay explained.