Calculator / Tennessee
Tennessee workers' comp calculator
Tennessee pays 66⅔% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability. For injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 the Bureau of Workers' Compensation set the temporary maximum at $1,488.30 and the minimum at $202.95. Injuries from the year before use $1,426.70 and $194.55.
The first seven days are unpaid, but if the disability lasts 14 days the first week is paid back. If you return to lighter work at lower pay, temporary partial benefits pay two-thirds of the difference.
Tennessee rates by date of injury
| Injury dates | Weekly maximum | Weekly minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30 | $1,488.30 | $202.95 | TN Bureau of Workers' Compensation: Compensation Rates |
| 2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30 | $1,426.70 | $194.55 | TN Bureau of Workers' Compensation: Compensation Rates |
The rules this calculator applies
| Total disability | 66⅔% of the AWW, between the minimum and maximum weekly benefit. (Tenn. Code §50-6-207(1)) |
|---|---|
| How long | Paid until the worker reaches maximum medical improvement or can return to work. |
| Partial disability | 66⅔% of the difference between the AWW and what the worker can earn while partially disabled. Paid while the partial disability continues, up to maximum medical improvement. (Tenn. Code §50-6-207(2)) |
| Waiting period | 7 days unpaid, paid back if the disability lasts at least 14 days (Tenn. Code §50-6-205) |
| Rate year | July 1 – June 30, by date of injury |
| Agency | Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation |
Common questions in Tennessee
What is the Tennessee workers' comp max rate?
$1,488.30 a week for temporary disability on injuries from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
How soon must I report an injury in Tennessee?
Give your employer notice within 15 days of the injury.
When is the first week paid in Tennessee?
When the disability lasts 14 days or more.
Read the full guide: Tennessee workers' comp pay explained.