How Much Workers' Comp Pays in Connecticut

Total incapacity benefits are 75% of the worker's average weekly earnings after deducting federal and state income taxes and Social Security/Medicare (FICA) taxes, up to the state maximum. The minimum is 20% of the maximum rate, but never more than 75% of the worker's average weekly wage. Workers hurt by an employer's uncorrected, cited safety violation receive 100% of average weekly earnings, and from October 1, 2026, certain health care workers injured by an assault on the job receive 100% of average weekly earnings.

For injuries on or after October 1, 2026, the maximum weekly benefit for total disability (and for dependents of a deceased worker) is $1,776, and the maximum for partial disability is $1,175. The total-disability maximum changes every October 1 and equals 100% of the state's average weekly earnings, as determined by the Labor Commissioner. The minimum total-disability benefit is 20% of the maximum, but not more than 75% of the worker's average weekly wage.

Total incapacity benefits are paid for as long as the total incapacity lasts, with no fixed week limit. Partial incapacity benefits are paid during the period of partial incapacity, but for no longer than 520 weeks. Permanent partial disability (specific indemnity) awards are set in weeks of compensation for each body part on a statutory schedule. Additional lost-earnings benefits after a permanent partial disability award can last no longer than the shorter of the permanent partial disability benefit period or 520 weeks.

No wage benefits are paid if the injury keeps the worker from earning full wages for three days or less. If the incapacity lasts more than three days but less than seven, benefits start after the first three days. If it lasts seven days or more, benefits are paid from the date of injury. The employee gets full wages for the day of the injury.

For permanent loss or loss of use of listed body parts and organs, the worker receives, in addition to total incapacity benefits, 75% of after-tax average weekly earnings for a number of weeks set by statute for that body part, capped at the partial-disability maximum and at least $50 a week; payment is due within 30 days after maximum medical improvement. Partial incapacity benefits (75% of the difference between what a comparable worker earns and what the injured worker can earn) can last up to 520 weeks. Loss of both eyes, both hands, both feet, or paralysis of two limbs is treated as total incapacity.