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California Workers' Comp

What Will My Weekly Disability Benefits Be?

California pays injured workers two-thirds of their average weekly wage in temporary disability benefits, capped at statutory maximums. Enter your earnings below to estimate your weekly rate under the 2026 Department of Industrial Relations schedule.

Enter your pre-injury earnings

Your best estimate is fine. You can switch between weekly, hourly, and annual.

Your estimated benefit rates (2026 California)

Average Weekly Wage (AWW)
$0
Temporary Disability (TTD)
$0
Paid two-thirds of AWW, subject to 2026 cap of $1,680/wk and floor of $252/wk
Permanent Disability (PD)
$0
Approximate PD weekly rate (varies by PD rating)
Life Pension Add-On
$0
Available for PD ratings 70% or higher under Labor Code §4659

Assumptions

  • 2026 TTD/PTD maximum: $1,680/week (approximate, per California DIR)
  • 2026 TTD/PTD minimum: $252/week
  • 2026 PD weekly rate range: $160–$290 depending on rating
  • Earnings inputs are converted to a single AWW: weekly × 1, hourly × hours/week, annual ÷ 52
  • Life pension rates increase with PD percentage above 70%

Want to verify your actual rate?

Insurance carriers regularly miscalculate AWW — using a single pay stub, ignoring bonuses, or excluding overtime. We audit every wage statement for free.