Temporary Total Disability Rates Have Increased
Minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates for 2022 work injury claims have increased as of January 1 as a result of the rise in California's State Average Weekly Wage, according to the Division of Workers' Compensation.
The average weekly wage rose from $1,383 to $1,570 in the 12 months ending March 31, 2021. The TTD benefit is two-thirds of a worker's salary, with a minimum and a maximum amount. As of January 1, the minimum TTD benefit is $230.95 a week; the maximum is $1,539.71.
In addition to TTD rates, other Workers' Compensation benefits, such as life pensions and permanent total disability benefits for workers injured on or after January 1, 2003, have also increased.
TTD is a benefit designed to compensate you while you are unable to work and under active medical treatment due to an industrial injury. The amount and duration vary depending on your date of injury and your pre-injury earnings.
It can get complicated, which is why you should have an experienced attorney on your side. To learn more about your legal options, call us at 213-739-7000.
2026 update
Temporary disability rates are adjusted every January 1 to follow the State Average Weekly Wage. For injuries on or after January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly temporary total disability rate is $1,764.11, up from $1,680.28 in 2025. Your rate is locked in by your date of injury, not by when your payments start or your case settles. A worker hurt on December 31 is paid under the prior year’s limits. Read our 2026 benefits update.
How temporary disability is calculated
Temporary total disability is generally two-thirds of your average weekly earnings before the injury, subject to the minimum and maximum for your injury year. Overtime, second jobs and seasonal work can all affect your average weekly wage, and insurers frequently get that number wrong. If your checks seem low, have an attorney review the calculation. See our guide to temporary disability benefits and how much workers’ comp pays.
