Maine Workers’ Compensation Calculator 2026

Maine uses two-thirds of gross weekly wages for current injuries

For injuries on or after January 1, 2013, total incapacity generally equals two-thirds of gross AWW, subject to the applicable maximum. For injuries on or after January 1, 2020, partial incapacity generally equals two-thirds of the injury-related difference between the pre-injury wage and post-injury earning capacity.

The calculator is limited to injuries on or after January 1, 2020 so both routes share the current 125%-of-SAWW maximum rule.

The maximum changes every July 1

The Maine Workers’ Compensation Board publishes a State Average Weekly Wage notice. The maximum for current injuries is 125% of SAWW: $1,498.55 for benefit weeks through June 30, 2026 and $1,561.40 beginning July 1, 2026.

Earning capacity and offsets can change the result

Partial incapacity is not always based solely on the paycheck actually received. The accepted post-injury earning capacity, work restrictions, job availability and injury causation can be disputed. Social Security, pension and other statutory coordination rules can also affect payment.

The calculator estimates a weekly rate only. It does not determine whether incapacity is total or partial, count payable weeks, apply fringe-benefit rules or calculate permanent impairment.

Waiting days are separate from the weekly rate

There is generally no incapacity payment for the first seven days. If incapacity continues for more than 14 days, compensation is allowed from the date incapacity began. Firefighters have a statutory exception. Actual medical and work-status records determine whether the rule is met.