Minnesota workers’ compensation

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Calculator 2026

Estimate TTD or TPD using Minnesota’s exact October 1 rate periods, minimum rule, and wage-loss formula.

Rates checked: August 28, 2026 · Current maximum: $1,536.84
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Minnesota TTD and TPD use different limits

TTD generally equals two-thirds of the accepted weekly wage. For injuries from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, the maximum is $1,536.84 and the published minimum is $307.37. If the worker’s actual weekly wage is lower than the minimum, the minimum cannot produce a payment above that wage.

TPD generally equals two-thirds of the difference between the injury-time weekly wage and the lower weekly wage earned while disabled. The TTD minimum is not forced onto TPD, although the applicable maximum still limits the result.

TTDTwo-thirds of AWW, subject to the minimum, actual-wage ceiling, and maximumTPD(AWW − post-injury earnings) × 66⅔%, subject to the maximum

The date of injury selects the rate period

Minnesota changes SAWW-based figures on October 1. The tool selects the period containing the injury date rather than using the calendar year. The maximum changed from 102% to 108% of SAWW for injuries on or after October 1, 2024.

DLI has also announced $1,594.08 as the maximum effective October 1, 2026. The calculator contains that period and will make it available automatically when the date arrives.

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Limitations

AWW can require analysis of the worker’s wage arrangement and employment history. TPD also depends on actual earnings, work restrictions, labor-market facts, and whether the wage reduction is caused by the injury. This estimate does not calculate annual benefit adjustments after the statutory anniversary.

How long can TTD continue?

For injuries on or after October 1, 2008, Minnesota generally limits TTD to 130 weeks, excluding periods of approved retraining and subject to separate cessation and recommencement rules.

How long can TPD continue?

For injuries on or after October 1, 2018, TPD is generally limited to 275 paid weeks or 450 weeks after injury, whichever occurs first.

Does the waiting period change the weekly rate?

No. It affects the payable period, not the rate. Minnesota uses a three-calendar-day wait and makes those days retroactive if disability continues for at least 10 calendar days.

Official sources

  1. Minnesota DLI rate and SAWW information.
  2. Minnesota DLI temporary total disability.
  3. Minnesota DLI temporary partial disability.
  4. Minnesota Statutes section 176.101.

Reviewed: August 28, 2026.