How much does workers' comp pay in Wyoming?
- Wyoming pays temporary total disability monthly: two-thirds of actual monthly earnings, at least 30% of the statewide average monthly wage, but never more than your actual earnings or the statewide average.
- For October – December 2026 injuries the ceiling is $5,620.33 a month and the floor $1,686.10.
- At $5,200 monthly earnings the benefit is $3,466.67 a month.
Official-source review: . General guidance, not legal advice.
Calculate Wyoming ordinary total-disability pay
Estimated monthly TTD
$3,333.33
Assumes full temporary disability and a correct AWW. Does not establish eligibility, apply waiting periods or offsets, or model partial disability.
Wyoming permanent-award rules: what actually drives the payout
- Wyoming permanent partial impairment (PPI) = whole-person % × 60 months × the monthly PPI rate for the quarter benefits are first paid ($3,747.08 for October – December 2026).
- A 10% rating is six monthly payments: $22,482.48 if first paid in that quarter.
- A separate vocational permanent partial disability award may apply if you cannot return to work paying at least 95% of pre-injury earnings.
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.
How to evaluate a Wyoming settlement
- Wyoming is a monopolistic state; the Workers' Compensation Division administers awards.
- A statutory review mechanism exists for disputed compensability.
- A general right to buy out future medical was not verified, so do not assume medical can be closed.
- 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.
Wyoming workers' compensation rates by injury date
Dated rate history from official Wyoming sources, reviewed . Looking for employer premiums? See workers' comp insurance cost by state.
| Injury period | Monthly benefit maximum | Minimum basis |
|---|---|---|
| October – December 2026 | $5,620.33 | $1,686.10; no more than actual wages |
| July – September 2026 | $5,204.33 | $1,561.30; no more than actual wages |
| April – June 2026 | $5,087.33 | $1,526.20; no more than actual wages |
| January – March 2026 | $5,265.00 | $1,579.50; no more than actual wages |
| October – December 2025 | $5,364.67 | $1,609.40; no more than actual wages |
| July – September 2025 | $5,104.67 | $1,531.40; no more than actual wages |
| April – June 2025 | $4,961.67 | $1,488.50; no more than actual wages |
| January – March 2025 | $5,100.33 | $1,530.10; no more than actual wages |
Wyoming benefits are monthly. The ceiling is the statewide average monthly wage for the injury quarter; the floor is 30% of it, limited by actual earnings.
Reporting, filing and official sources
- Tell your employer within 72 hours after the nature of the injury becomes apparent and file the injury report with the employer and Division within 10 days.
- A benefits claim is due within one year of the injury (or discovery); the injury report is not the claim.
Wyoming benefit questions
How much does workers' comp pay in Wyoming?+
Wyoming pays temporary total disability monthly: two-thirds of actual monthly earnings, at least 30% of the statewide average monthly wage, but never more than your actual earnings or the statewide average. For October – December 2026 injuries the ceiling is $5,620.33 a month and the floor $1,686.10. At $5,200 monthly earnings the benefit is $3,466.67 a month.
How do permanent disability benefits work in Wyoming?+
Wyoming permanent partial impairment (PPI) = whole-person % × 60 months × the monthly PPI rate for the quarter benefits are first paid ($3,747.08 for October – December 2026). A 10% rating is six monthly payments: $22,482.48 if first paid in that quarter. A separate vocational permanent partial disability award may apply if you cannot return to work paying at least 95% of pre-injury earnings.
Can a Wyoming settlement close future medical care?+
Wyoming is a monopolistic state; the Workers' Compensation Division administers awards. A statutory review mechanism exists for disputed compensability. A general right to buy out future medical was not verified, so do not assume medical can be closed.
What are the reporting and filing deadlines in Wyoming?+
Tell your employer within 72 hours after the nature of the injury becomes apparent and file the injury report with the employer and Division within 10 days. A benefits claim is due within one year of the injury (or discovery); the injury report is not the claim.
How is Wyoming TTD paid?+
Monthly, ordinarily in two halves around the 15th and the 30th.
Is my Wyoming injury report a claim for benefits?+
No. A timely injury report does not substitute for a benefits claim.
Are Wyoming PPI and PPD the same?+
No. PPI is based on the impairment rating; PPD is a separate vocational/economic award with its own eligibility and work-search requirements.
Does surgery guarantee a larger Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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.