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Arizona Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare statutory AMW maximums, temporary formulas, waiting days, medical choice, claim forms, and protest periods.
Rates checked: August 28, 2026 · Industrial Commission of Arizona
Current and recent AMW maximums
| Injury year | Maximum compensation AMW | Maximum monthly TTD base |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,393.37 | $3,595.58 |
| 2024 | $5,663.04 | $3,775.36 |
| 2025 | $5,906.55 | $3,937.70 |
| 2026 | $6,131.00 | $4,087.33 |
The TTD base is two-thirds of the capped AMW. For a qualifying worker with dependents, add one total monthly allowance: $25 for claims filed before September 26, 2025 or $100 for claims filed on or after that date.
Temporary benefit and timing reference
| Item | Rule | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| TTD | 66⅔% of compensation AMW | 2026 AMW capped at $6,131; one $25/$100 monthly dependent allowance when applicable |
| TPD | 66⅔% of monthly wage loss | Unemployment benefits count as wages able to be earned |
| Waiting period | Seven days | Benefits begin on day eight; retroactive when disability reaches 14 days |
| Payment frequency | At least every two weeks for TTD | Statutory rate remains monthly |
| Carrier response | Generally 21 days after ICA notification | Carrier issues acceptance or denial notice |
| Protest period | Generally 90 days | Read the specific notice or award immediately |
Claim and medical reference
| Topic | Practical rule |
|---|---|
| Worker’s claim | Form 102 through the medical provider or Form 407 directly to ICA |
| General filing period | One year after injury or compensable condition becomes known |
| Medical choice | Depends on registered self-insured directed care; otherwise employer generally gets one directed visit |
| Change of doctor | Generally requires approval from current doctor, carrier, or ICA |
| Coverage | Generally one or more employees, subject to statutory exceptions |
Permanent-benefit caution
Scheduled injuries can use 50%, 55%, or in specified return-to-work circumstances 75% of AMW for the scheduled period. Unscheduled awards generally depend on loss of earning capacity and may use 55% of that loss. Classification, impairment, prior disability, earning capacity, credits, and settlement choices make these unsuitable for a simple temporary-benefit calculator.
Official sources
Reviewed: August 28, 2026.