How much does workers' comp pay in Kansas?
- Kansas temporary total pays 66⅔% of average gross weekly wage, with a $50 minimum.
- The maximum is $905 a week for injuries July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, $869 for July 2025 – June 2026 and $835 for July 2024 – June 2025.
- At $1,200 AWW the rate is $800.
- The first week is paid only if disability lasts three consecutive weeks.
Official-source review: . General guidance, not legal advice.
Calculate Kansas ordinary total-disability pay
Estimated weekly TTD
$800.00
Assumes full temporary disability and a correct AWW. Does not establish eligibility, apply waiting periods or offsets, or model partial disability.
Kansas permanent-award rules: what actually drives the payout
- Kansas scheduled permanent partial disability = rating × scheduled weeks × 66⅔% of AWW, within the same weekly maximum as TTD.
- Schedule: arm including shoulder 225 weeks, arm excluding shoulder 210, forearm 200, hand 150, leg 200, lower leg 190, foot 125, eye 120.
- Whole-body functional impairment uses 415 weeks, reduced by temporary-benefit weeks beyond the first 15, and functional-only awards are capped at $100,000.
- A 10% arm-including-shoulder rating at $1,200 AWW is 22.5 weeks × $800 = $18,000.
Medical impairment, legal disability and loss of earning capacity are different measurements. Use the established award category and applicable rate before doing dollar arithmetic. Do not borrow a rating from Social Security, the VA or another state.
| Award basis | Full-loss / full-person weeks |
|---|---|
| Whole body – functional (415 weeks before credits) | 415 |
| Arm including shoulder | 225 |
| Arm excluding shoulder | 210 |
| Forearm | 200 |
| Hand | 150 |
| Leg | 200 |
| Lower leg | 190 |
| Foot | 125 |
| Eye | 120 |
How to evaluate a Kansas settlement
- An administrative law judge must approve a Kansas compromise settlement; when both sides have lawyers, a written stipulation must be approved or rejected within five business days.
- The KDOL settlement form closes further compensation and medical treatment except benefits specifically left open.
- Check the wage worksheet, award classification, rating evidence and unpaid benefits.
- Identify exactly which medical conditions, future treatment and wage-loss rights are released.
- Separate gross value from prior payments, approved fees, liens and other adjustments.
- Review Medicare and Social Security coordination when relevant; a medical allocation is not an automatic settlement multiplier.
Kansas workers' compensation rates by injury date
Dated rate history from official Kansas sources, reviewed . Looking for employer premiums? See workers' comp insurance cost by state.
| Injury period | Weekly maximum | Minimum basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | $905.00 | $50.00; no more than actual wages |
| July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 | $869.00 | $50.00; no more than actual wages |
| July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 | $835.00 | $50.00; no more than actual wages |
Kansas scheduled PPD uses the same weekly maximum as TTD. Disability dollar caps through June 30, 2027: $100,000 functional-only PPD, $225,000 partial or temporary disability, $400,000 permanent total.
Reporting, filing and official sources
- Notify the employer within 30 days of the accident, or within 20 days after your last day of work if employment ended first.
- File an application for hearing within three years of the accident or two years after the last compensation payment, whichever is later.
Kansas benefit questions
How much does workers' comp pay in Kansas?+
Kansas temporary total pays 66⅔% of average gross weekly wage, with a $50 minimum. The maximum is $905 a week for injuries July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, $869 for July 2025 – June 2026 and $835 for July 2024 – June 2025. At $1,200 AWW the rate is $800. The first week is paid only if disability lasts three consecutive weeks.
How do permanent disability benefits work in Kansas?+
Kansas scheduled permanent partial disability = rating × scheduled weeks × 66⅔% of AWW, within the same weekly maximum as TTD. Schedule: arm including shoulder 225 weeks, arm excluding shoulder 210, forearm 200, hand 150, leg 200, lower leg 190, foot 125, eye 120. Whole-body functional impairment uses 415 weeks, reduced by temporary-benefit weeks beyond the first 15, and functional-only awards are capped at $100,000. A 10% arm-including-shoulder rating at $1,200 AWW is 22.5 weeks × $800 = $18,000.
Can a Kansas settlement close future medical care?+
An administrative law judge must approve a Kansas compromise settlement; when both sides have lawyers, a written stipulation must be approved or rejected within five business days. The KDOL settlement form closes further compensation and medical treatment except benefits specifically left open.
What are the reporting and filing deadlines in Kansas?+
Notify the employer within 30 days of the accident, or within 20 days after your last day of work if employment ended first. File an application for hearing within three years of the accident or two years after the last compensation payment, whichever is later.
What is Kansas work disability?+
An award above functional impairment based on the average of task loss and wage loss. It requires at least 7.5% injury-caused whole-body impairment (or 10% overall with preexisting impairment) plus at least 10% wage loss. It replaces, not adds to, the functional award.
Is there a cap on Kansas permanent partial disability?+
Yes. A functional-impairment-only PPD award is capped at $100,000, and partial disability overall at $225,000, through June 30, 2027. Medical benefits are separate.
Can I see my own doctor in Kansas?+
The employer or insurer selects authorized providers, but you may obtain up to $800 of unauthorized treatment. That allowance cannot be used to obtain a disability rating.
Does the Kansas shoulder count as part of the arm?+
Kansas lists the arm including shoulder structures at 225 weeks and the arm excluding the shoulder at 210 weeks, so the classification changes the award.
Does surgery guarantee a larger Kansas settlement?+
No. Surgery can change treatment costs, restrictions and medical evidence, but there is no automatic surgery multiplier. Permanent disability must be established under the applicable rules. Compare the benefits released and future care needs, not just the procedure name.
Are Kansas workers' comp benefits taxable?+
Benefits paid under a workers' compensation law for an occupational injury or illness are generally excluded from federal income tax. Returned-to-work wages, retirement payments and Social Security offsets can have different tax treatment. Review IRS Publication 525 and seek tax advice for the agreement's allocations.
Can I receive pain and suffering through Kansas workers' comp?+
Workers' compensation generally does not award pain and suffering. A separate claim against a responsible third party may allow different damages, but employer immunity and reimbursement rights need separate legal review.
When should I compare a Kansas settlement offer?+
Compare an offer after understanding the wage calculation, medical condition, permanent-award category, unpaid benefits and rights released. There is no guaranteed settlement timeline. A bigger lump sum may be worse if it transfers expensive future treatment to you.
Where can I verify my Kansas benefit rate?+
Use the official agency resources linked on this page and the written rate calculation in your claim. Injury date, benefit category, wage records and applicable limits matter. An entered rate is not independently verified by this calculator.
These calculations are estimates based on your inputs and general workers' compensation formulas. Actual benefits depend on state law, your specific injury, employer insurance carrier, and other factors. This is not legal advice. Consult a licensed workers' compensation attorney for guidance specific to your claim.