2026Minnesota workers’ comp rates: maximum, minimum & SAWW
For Minnesota work injuries on or after October 1, 2025, the maximum weekly workers' compensation benefit is $1,536.84 and the minimum is $307.37, based on a statewide average weekly wage (SAWW) of $1,423.00. Rates for injuries on or after October 1, 2026 are set when DLI publishes the new SAWW.
Rates verified through 2025-10-01. Source: Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry.
| In effect | Applies to | SAWW | Min weekly rate | Max weekly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 to September 30, 2026 | Injuries on or after October 1, 2025 | $1,423.00 | $307.37 | $1,536.84 |
The rates for injuries on or after October 1, 2026 take effect when DLI publishes the new statewide average weekly wage. This page is updated when they do.
What these numbers mean
Most Minnesota wage-loss benefits (TTD, TPD, PTD) pay two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage, capped at the maximum for the date of injury. With a maximum of $1,536.84, the cap is reached at an average weekly wage of about $2,305.26 (because $2,305.26 × 2/3 = $1,536.84). Anyone earning more than that gets the same capped rate.
The rate in effect on the date of injury applies for the life of the claim. A later October increase does not raise an existing claim’s cap; instead, benefits on older claims grow through the annual adjustment under Minn. Stat. § 176.645.
Check your own numbers
These are the statewide caps, not your rate. Your weekly benefit depends on your average weekly wage.