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Alabama workers' comp calculator
Alabama pays 66⅔% of your average weekly wage. For injuries on or after July 1, 2026 the maximum is $1,219 a week and the minimum $335, or your actual wage if lower. Injuries from July 2025 through June 2026 use $1,172 and $322.
There is a three-day waiting period, and those three days are paid back only if you are out more than 21 days. Partial disability pays two-thirds of the wage difference for up to 300 weeks.
Alabama rates by date of injury
| Injury dates | Weekly maximum | Weekly minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 | $1,219.00 | $335.00 | Alabama maximum and minimum rates for injuries on or after July 1, 2026 (Fish Nelson & Holden) |
| 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30 | $1,172.00 | $322.00 | Alabama 2026 cheat sheet (Carr Allison) |
The rules this calculator applies
| Total disability | 66⅔% of the AWW, between the minimum (or the full wage if lower) and the maximum. (Ala. Code §§25-5-57(a)(1), 25-5-68) |
|---|---|
| How long | Paid while the temporary total disability lasts; no fixed week cap. |
| Partial disability | 66⅔% of the difference between the AWW and post-injury earnings, not above the maximum. Up to 300 weeks. (Ala. Code §25-5-57(a)(2)) |
| Waiting period | 3 days unpaid, paid back if the disability lasts more than 21 days (Ala. Code §25-5-59) |
| Rate year | July 1 – June 30, by date of injury |
| Agency | Alabama Department of Workforce, Workers' Compensation Division |
Common questions in Alabama
What is Alabama's workers' comp maximum for 2026?
$1,219 a week for injuries on or after July 1, 2026.
Do I get the 3 waiting days back in Alabama?
Yes, but only if you are out of work more than 21 days.
How long can temporary partial disability last?
Up to 300 weeks.
Read the full guide: Alabama workers' comp pay explained.