Utah Workers' Comp Benefits (2026)
How Utah pays injured workers: the weekly rate while you recover, the 2026 maximum, and what each type of permanent injury is worth, with the statute behind each number.
What is different in Utah
Utah's schedule grades each limb by the level of loss (e.g., arm at shoulder 187 weeks vs. between deltoid and elbow 178 weeks). Injuries not on the schedule are capped at 312 weeks.
Weekly benefits while you cannot work
| Weekly rate | 66.67% of AWW, plus $20/week for a dependent spouse and $20/week per dependent child under 18 (max 4 children); the total may not exceed 100% of SAWW or 100% of the worker's AWW |
|---|---|
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,306 (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30 (July 1, 2026 figure not confirmed)) |
| Minimum weekly benefit | $45/week plus $20 for a dependent spouse and $20 per dependent child (2025 guide) |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| Waiting days paid back after | 14 days of disability |
| Time limit on temporary benefits | 312 weeks |
Estimate your weekly check
Utah adds $20 a week for a dependent spouse and each dependent child under 18 (up to 4); this estimate shows the base amount only.
What each injury is worth
| Injury | How it is paid | Max award |
|---|---|---|
| Back | whole-person % × 312 weeks | $27,144 (10% rating) |
| Neck | whole-person % × 312 weeks | $27,144 (10% rating) |
| Shoulder | 187 weeks | $162,690 |
| Knee | 112 weeks | $97,440 |
| Arm | 187 weeks | $162,690 |
| Hand | 168 weeks | $146,160 |
| Thumb | 67 weeks | $58,290 |
| Index Finger | 42 weeks | $36,540 |
| Leg | 125 weeks | $108,750 |
| Foot | 88 weeks | $76,560 |
| Big Toe | 26 weeks | $22,620 |
| Eye | 100 weeks | $87,000 |
| Hearing Loss | 109 weeks | $94,830 |
Permanent injuries in general
Unscheduled impairments awarded on medical evidence, proportionate to the schedule, up to 312 weeks (total loss of bodily function) at 66.67% of AWW.
Law and official sources
Official sources
Statute: Utah Code Ann. §§ 34A-2-409, 34A-2-410, 34A-2-412; Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-412
- Utah Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents Division (official site)
- laborcommission.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf
- law.justia.com/codes/utah/title-34a/chapter-2/part-4/section-412/
Figures checked September 30, 2026. Maximums change every year; confirm current figures with the Utah 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.