Missouri workers' comp: how much does it pay?

Temporary total disability rate, weekly maximum and waiting period for Missouri, read from the state's own published figures.

Missouri temporary total disability at a glance

For injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Missouri pays temporary total disability at 66 2/3% of the average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,294.71 a week and a minimum of $40.00 a week. The cap starts to limit the benefit at an average weekly wage of about $1,942.

Benefit rate66 2/3% of the average weekly wage
Maximum weekly benefit$1,294.71
How the maximum is set105% of the state average weekly wage
Minimum weekly benefit$40.00
Applies to injuriesfrom July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Waiting periodMissouri does not pay for the first three business days or less of disability, but if you are unable to work for more than 14 days the three-day waiting period is paid.

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Missouri temporary total disability benefits: the same figures and limitations listed in the text.
A visual summary of the examples below. The text, applicable periods, sources and limitations on this page govern.

What Missouri pays at different wages

Calculated from the rate, maximum and minimum above for an eligible worker with temporary total disability. Above about $1,942 a week, every extra dollar of wage adds nothing to the benefit.

$500 a week$333.33 (67% of wage)
$800 a week$533.33 (67% of wage)
$1,200 a week$800.00 (67% of wage)
$1,600 a week$1,066.67 (67% of wage)
$2,000 a week$1,294.71 (65% of wage)
$3,000 a week$1,294.71 (43% of wage)

How Missouri sets the benefit

Missouri sets the temporary total maximum at 105% of the state average weekly wage each July 1. Permanent partial disability has a separate, lower cap of $678.18 (55% of the state average weekly wage) from July 1, 2026.

The $40 weekly minimum comes from section 287.170 of the Missouri statutes.

These figures are for temporary total disability only. Partial, permanent and death benefits use different rules and caps, and eligibility, the average weekly wage calculation and the injury date all have to be confirmed with the claims administrator or the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does workers' comp pay in Missouri?

For injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Missouri pays temporary total disability at 66 2/3% of the average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,294.71 a week and a minimum of $40.00 a week. The cap starts to limit the benefit at an average weekly wage of about $1,942.

What is the maximum weekly workers' comp benefit in Missouri?

$1,294.71 a week for temporary total disability, for injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 105% of the state average weekly wage. The maximum that applies is the one in force on your date of injury, not today.

Is there a waiting period for workers' comp in Missouri?

Missouri does not pay for the first three business days or less of disability, but if you are unable to work for more than 14 days the three-day waiting period is paid.

Are Missouri workers' comp benefits taxed?

Generally not by the federal government: IRS Publication 525 says workers' compensation for an occupational sickness or injury is not included in income, with a narrow exception for amounts treated as a pension based on years of service.

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Sources & further reading

Figures read from the official sources below and checked: October 20, 2026. Worked examples are our calculations, not benefit awards.