Find the maximum weekly compensation rate for any date of injury in New York State.
| Effective Period | Maximum Weekly Rate |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 – Present | $1,222.42 |
| Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025 | $1,171.46 |
| Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024 | $1,145.43 |
| Jul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023 | $1,125.46 |
| Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022 | $1,063.05 |
| Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021 | $966.78 |
| Jul 1, 2019 – Jun 30, 2020 | $934.11 |
| Jul 1, 2018 – Jun 30, 2019 | $904.74 |
| Jul 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2018 | $870.61 |
| Jul 1, 2016 – Jun 30, 2017 | $864.32 |
| Jul 1, 2015 – Jun 30, 2016 | $844.29 |
| Jul 1, 2014 – Jun 30, 2015 | $808.65 |
| Jul 1, 2013 – Jun 30, 2014 | $803.21 |
| Jul 1, 2012 – Jun 30, 2013 | $792.07 |
| Jul 1, 2011 – Jun 30, 2012 | $772.96 |
| Jul 1, 2010 – Jun 30, 2011 | $739.83 |
| Jul 1, 2009 – Jun 30, 2010 | $600.00 |
| Jul 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2009 | $550.00 |
| Jul 1, 2007 – Jun 30, 2008 | $500.00 |
| Jul 1, 1985 – Jun 30, 2007 | $400.00 |
Rates are updated annually by the New York Department of Financial Services. The rate effective on the date of injury applies throughout the case, unless modified by subsequent legislation.
| Effective Period | Minimum Weekly Rate | Notes |
|---|
The weekly benefit cannot fall below the statutory minimum for the date of injury. If 2/3 AWW is below the minimum, the rate is raised to the minimum — unless the claimant's AWW is itself lower than the minimum, in which case the rate equals the full AWW.
The maximum weekly compensation rate in New York State is the highest amount a workers' compensation insurance carrier can pay to an injured worker for temporary or permanent disability benefits. This rate is adjusted annually by the New York Department of Financial Services, effective July 1st each year, based on wage indices calculated from U.S. Department of Labor data.
How Rates Apply: The maximum rate that applies to a specific workers' compensation case is determined by the date of the work-related injury or occupational disease. Once established for a case, that rate remains applicable throughout the life of the case regardless of subsequent rate changes.
Impact on Benefits: The maximum rate affects all types of workers' compensation benefits. A worker's 2/3 compensation rate cannot exceed the statutory maximum for the year of injury. Workers with higher wages are capped at the maximum, while lower-wage workers receive 2/3 of their AWW.
Disclaimer: This rate lookup is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rates shown are based on New York Department of Financial Services announcements and are accurate as of the dates shown. For the most current rate information, consult the official DFS website or a qualified workers' compensation attorney.