How much is a big toe injury worth in Pennsylvania workers' comp?
Pennsylvania pays a scheduled permanent partial disability award for a big toe injury: the law sets total loss at 40 weeks.
How a big toe injury is paid in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania pays these weeks at your compensation rate: 90% of your wage if you earn $774.43 a week or less, a flat $697 between $774.44 and $1,045.50, and 66.67% above that, up to $1,394 a week.
Pennsylvania pays scheduled awards only for amputation or total (permanent) loss of use. Partial loss of use is paid through wage-loss benefits instead.
What is different in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no award for partial impairment: specific loss benefits require total loss or permanent loss of use of the body part (plus a healing period), and everything else is paid on wage loss.
Worked examples
| Rating | $800 weekly wage | $1,200 weekly wage | $1,600 weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% loss of use | $27,880 | $32,002 | $42,669 |
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Settlement value vs. the statutory award
The figures on this page are what Pennsylvania law sets. Many claims end in a negotiated settlement instead. Insurers usually start from the statutory award for your rating, then adjust for disputed ratings, future medical care, how long wage-loss benefits could run and the risk of a hearing. Knowing the statutory number for a big toe injury helps you judge whether an offer is low.
Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states
| State | How a big toe injury is paid | Max for total loss |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40 weeks | $55,760 |
| Delaware | 40 weeks | $38,509 |
| Maryland | 40 weeks | — |
| New Jersey | 40 weeks | — |
| New York | 38 weeks | $48,697 |
| Ohio | 30 weeks | $38,430 |
| West Virginia | 40 weeks | $32,226 |
"Max for total loss" applies to body-part schedules at the top weekly rate. Compare all 50 states and D.C.
While you recover: temporary disability in Pennsylvania
Weekly temporary benefits while you cannot work follow these rules:
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW (tiered: 90% of AWW for low earners; flat 50% SAWW for middle band) |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,394 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | 90% of AWW if AWW <= $774.43; $697 if AWW $774.44-$1,045.50; 66.67% AWW above that (2026) |
| Waiting period | 7 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 14 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | No fixed week limit in statute |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a big toe injury worth in Pennsylvania workers' comp?
Pennsylvania schedules 40 weeks for total loss, up to $55,760 at the top weekly rate. A partial loss is paid as a share of that, based on your doctor's rating and your wage.
What is the average workers' comp settlement for a big toe injury in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not publish an official average. The best benchmark is the statutory award for your rating: for example, a 25% loss of use at a $1,200 weekly wage works out to about $8,000.40. Settlements move up or down from there.
What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Pennsylvania in 2026?
The maximum weekly temporary total disability benefit is $1,394 (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).
Is there a waiting period in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania does not pay the first 7 days of lost time, but pays them back once disability lasts more than 14 days.
Which law sets these amounts?
77 P.S. §511 (Act §306(a) TTD), §511.3 (§306(a.3) impairment rating), §512 (§306(b) partial), §513 (§306(c) specific loss), §514 (§306(e) waiting period). The official sources are linked at the bottom of this page.
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Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: 77 P.S. §511 (Act §306(a) TTD), §511.3 (§306(a.3) impairment rating), §512 (§306(b) partial), §513 (§306(c) specific loss), §514 (§306(e) waiting period); 77 P.S. §513 (§306(c) specific loss); §512 (§306(b) partial disability); §511.3 (§306(a.3) impairment rating)
- Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation (Department of Labor & Industry) (official site)
- pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs-services/workers-compensation/workers--compensation-claim/sta
- codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-77-ps-workers-compensation/pa-st-sect-77-513.html
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Pennsylvania workers' compensation agency.
Estimate only. Your real award depends on your doctor's rating, your wage records, offsets and settlement terms. This page is general information, not legal advice.