maryland workers comp rates
maryland workers comp rates for injuries on or after January 1, 2026 start from a published state average weekly wage of $1,537.00. Maryland WCC also lists weekly caps of $769.00, $1,153.00, $257.00, and $513.00, plus 72.5¢ per mile. Your check is a share of your own wage, then cut off at those caps.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · 2026 injury-year rates
Published 2026 weekly caps
Source: Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission, Comp_Rates.
| Benefit the Commission names | Published weekly maximum |
|---|---|
| State average weekly wage / temporary total and permanent total cap | $1,537.00 |
| Temporary partial disability | $769.00 |
| Serious disability benefits | $1,153.00 |
| Permanent partial, period less than 75 weeks | $257.00 |
| Permanent partial, equal to or greater than 75 weeks, but less than 250 weeks | $513.00 |
| Mileage, effective January 1, 2026 | 72.5¢ per mile |
How a weekly check is cut off
| Input | What the published page does with it |
|---|---|
| Your average weekly wage | Benefits are a stated fraction of that wage |
| State average weekly wage $1,537.00 | Sets the 2026 ceiling for total-disability tiers |
| Award length in weeks | Places a permanent-partial file into the $257.00 or $513.00 range |
No Maryland average settlement is listed on that page. National claim-cost context lives at average workers comp settlement.
| Claim | URL | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland SAWW for injuries on or after January 1, 2026 | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | $1,537.00 |
| Maryland temporary partial disability weekly cap | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | $769.00 |
| Maryland serious-disability weekly cap | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | $1,153.00 |
| Maryland PPD under-75-weeks weekly cap | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | $257.00 |
| Maryland PPD equal to or greater than 75 weeks, but less than 250 weeks weekly cap | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | $513.00 |
| Maryland mileage reimbursement effective January 1, 2026 | wcc.state.md.us/Adjud_Claims/Comp_Rates.html | 72.5¢ per mile |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the maryland workers comp rates for 2026 injuries?
Maryland WCC lists a $1,537.00 state average weekly wage for injuries on or after January 1, 2026. Temporary total and permanent total are capped at that SAWW. Temporary partial is listed at $769.00. Serious disability is listed at $1,153.00. Permanent partial is listed at $257.00 for a period of less than 75 weeks and $513.00 for a period equal to or greater than 75 weeks, but less than 250 weeks.
Does Maryland publish an average settlement amount?
No. The Commission page lists weekly caps, not a mean settlement. Weekly pay is a share of the worker's own average weekly wage, then cut off at the published maximum. Two files with the same injury can pay different totals because wages, weeks, and impairment duration differ.
What mileage rate does Maryland list for 2026?
The same Comp_Rates page lists 72.5¢ per mile effective January 1, 2026. That rate is for compensable medical travel when mileage is owed. It is not a weekly disability rate and it is not a settlement multiplier. Use the published cents figure, not a guessed IRS crosswalk.
Which injury year of maryland workers comp rates applies to a claim?
The Commission locks the SAWW and the derivative caps to the date of injury. A 2026 injury uses the $1,537.00 SAWW even if later years list a different figure. The Comp_Rates page keeps a historical table for that reason. Permanent total cost-of-living adjustments are the stated exception on that page.