Kentucky · Workers comp · Updated 2026

Kentucky workers comp calculator, 66.67% formula

Kentucky caps the weekly workers comp benefit at $1118.43 with a minimum of $223.69. The calculator below uses the real Kentucky schedule to estimate TTD, TPD, and PPD lump-sum settlements.

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Real 2025 state caps and minimums. Computes TTD, TPD, and PPD lump-sum estimates. Updates as you type.

State

Pre-injury weekly wage ($)

Disability type

Weeks of disability so far: 26

Body part injured (for PPD lump-sum estimate)

Your workers comp estimate

$20,801 – $20,801

Kentucky · 66.67% of weekly wage

Weekly benefit: $800
Total indemnity (so far): $20,801
PPD lump-sum range: $0 – $0
After 20% attorney fee (typical WC): $16,641 – $16,641
STATE MAXIMUM WEEKLY: $1,118

Estimates only. Real workers comp settlements depend on your state's specific schedules, the insurer's impairment rating dispute, and your attorney's negotiation. Use this number as a starting point.

Kentucky workers comp at a glance

Kentucky workers compensation key figures (2025). Source: Kentucky Workers Compensation Board.
Maximum weekly benefit	$1118.43
Minimum weekly benefit	$223.69
Benefit formula	66.67% of average weekly wage
Max weeks (TTD)	No statutory limit
Statute of limitations	2 years from injury or last voluntary payment
Average settlement	~$40,000
Official source	Kentucky Workers Compensation Board

Last verified 2025-01-15. Workers comp rates adjust annually in most states; verify the current year's rate at the Kentucky WC Board website.

Kentucky — what makes it different

Kentucky places no statutory cap on the number of weeks of Temporary Total Disability — benefits continue as long as the disability does, unlike states with a fixed TTD week limit.

Real example: how the Kentucky cap works

A worker earning $2237/week in Kentucky (above-average wage):

Raw formula: $2237 × 66.67% = $1491.31/week
Kentucky cap kicks in: $1118.43/week
Effective replacement rate: 50.0% of pre-injury wage (not 66.67%)

For a 26-week disability, that's $29,079 in total TTD benefits — substantially less than what 66.67% of full wage would pay.

If a third party contributed to the injury, the difference between full wage and capped benefit becomes part of a separate third-party personal injury claim.

Compare other states

Kentucky vs other states

Workers comp varies dramatically by state. Compare Kentucky's $1118.43 weekly cap and 66.67% formula against the other 11 priority states:

California

Max $1,619/wk · 66.67%

Texas

Max $1,135/wk · 70%

Florida

Max $1,295/wk · 66.67%

New York

Max $1,145/wk · 66.67%

Illinois

Max $1,898/wk · 66.67%

Pennsylvania

Max $1,273/wk · 66.67%

Ohio

Max $1,198/wk · 72%

Georgia

Max $800/wk · 66.67%

North Carolina

Max $1,330/wk · 66.67%

Michigan

Max $1,220/wk · 80%

New Jersey

Max $1,131/wk · 70%

Virginia

Max $1,410/wk · 66.67%

Missouri

Max $1,109/wk · 66.67%

Iowa

Max $2,161/wk · 80%

Oklahoma

Max $1,004/wk · 70%

Maryland

Max $1,389/wk · 66.67%

Indiana

Max $818/wk · 66.67%

Tennessee

Max $1,190/wk · 66.67%

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Q&A

Frequently asked questions

01 What is the maximum workers comp weekly benefit in Kentucky?

The maximum weekly workers comp benefit in Kentucky is $1118.43 (2025). The minimum is $223.69. Kentucky uses the 66.67% formula to calculate weekly benefits, capped at the maximum. Source: Kentucky Workers Compensation Board.

02 How is workers comp calculated in Kentucky?

Kentucky calculates workers comp at 66.67% of your average weekly wage, subject to the state's $1118.43 weekly maximum and $223.69 minimum. Temporary Total Disability (TTD) is capped at unlimited weeks while you remain disabled. Kentucky places no statutory cap on the number of weeks of Temporary Total Disability — benefits continue as long as the disability does, unlike states with a fixed TTD week limit.

03 What is the statute of limitations for workers comp in Kentucky?

Kentucky: 2 years from injury or last voluntary payment. Missing the deadline ends the claim with rare exceptions. File the claim or consult an attorney well before the deadline.

04 What is the average workers comp settlement in Kentucky?

The approximate average workers comp settlement in Kentucky is $40,000 (per NCCI and state board data, for lost-time claims). Surgical cases settle substantially higher. Use the calculator above with your specific wage and body part for a state-tuned estimate.

05 How is workers comp calculated?

Most states pay two-thirds (66.67%) of your pre-injury average weekly wage, capped at the state maximum. A few states use different formulas: Texas and Oklahoma pay 70%, New Jersey 70%, Connecticut and Rhode Island 75% (of after-tax), Iowa and Michigan 80% (of after-tax), Massachusetts and New Hampshire 60%. Every state sets an annual maximum that high earners hit quickly.

06 What is the average workers comp settlement?

The national average lost-time workers comp settlement is approximately $42,008 (NCCI 2021 data). But variance is huge — back surgeries settle at $80,000–$300,000, while soft-tissue strains settle at $15,000–$40,000. Your state matters significantly. Illinois average is ~$76,000; Mississippi ~$28,000.