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Workers' comp settlement chart by state
In states with a body-part schedule, a permanent injury pays your weekly rate for a fixed number of weeks set by statute. A lost thumb is 60 weeks in Georgia and 260 weeks in New Jersey. Multiply the weeks by your weekly rate, usually two-thirds of your wage up to the state maximum.
Quoted from each state's workers' compensation statute and agency, checked October 2, 2026 · not legal advice
Weeks of benefits by body part
The longest period each statute lists for that part (for example, an arm lost at the shoulder). Statutes word parts differently; each state page has its exact list.
| Body part | GA | IL | IA | MD | MI | MO | NJ | NY | NC | OH | OK | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thumb | 60 | 76 | 60 | 100 | 65 | 60 | 260 | 75 | 75 | 60 | 66 | 100 |
| Index finger | 40 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 38 | 45 | 60 | 46 | 45 | 35 | 39 | 50 |
| Hand | 160 | 205 | 190 | 250 | 215 | 175 | 244 | 200 | 175 | 220 | 335 | |
| Arm | 225 | 253 | 250 | 300 | 269 | 232 | 330 | 312 | 240 | 225 | 275 | 410 |
| Big toe | 30 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 33 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 40 |
| Foot | 135 | 167 | 150 | 250 | 162 | 150 | 250 | 205 | 144 | 150 | 220 | 250 |
| Leg | 225 | 215 | 220 | 300 | 215 | 207 | 315 | 288 | 200 | 200 | 275 | 410 |
| Eye (sight) | 150 | 162 | 200 | 250 | 162 | 140 | 200 | 160 | 120 | 125 | 275 | 275 |
| Hearing, both ears | 150 | 215 | 175 | 250 | 180 | 200 | 150 | 150 | 330 | 260 |
Every state here
| State | How permanent injuries are paid | Weekly rate | Weekly maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Body-part schedule (17 parts, in months) | 55% | see state |
| California | Impairment or disability rating | 66.67% | $290 |
| Florida | Impairment or disability rating | 50% | $1,358 |
| Georgia | Body-part schedule (15 parts) | 66.67% | $800 |
| Illinois | Body-part schedule (21 parts) | 60% | $1,085 |
| Indiana | Body-part schedule (20 parts, in degrees) | 66.67% | see state |
| Iowa | Body-part schedule (17 parts) | 80% | see state |
| Maryland | Body-part schedule (15 parts) | 66.67% | see state |
| Michigan | Body-part schedule (12 parts) | 80% | see state |
| Missouri | Body-part schedule (29 parts) | 66.67% | $678 |
| New Jersey | Body-part schedule (14 parts) | 70% | see state |
| New York | Body-part schedule (14 parts) | 66.67% | $1,282 |
| North Carolina | Body-part schedule (15 parts) | 66.67% | $1,446 |
| Ohio | Body-part schedule (14 parts) | 66.67% | $427 |
| Oklahoma | Body-part schedule (18 parts) | 70% | $375 |
| Oregon | Body-part schedule (15 parts) | 66.67% | see state |
| Pennsylvania | Body-part schedule (17 parts) | 66.67% | $1,394 |
| Tennessee | Impairment or disability rating | 66.67% | $1,353 |
| Texas | Impairment or disability rating | 70% | $920 |
Weekly maximums change every year, usually on January 1 or July 1. Each state page shows the period its maximum covers.
Questions
How do body part payouts work in workers' comp?
Many states list a number of weeks for losing, or losing the use of, each body part. You are paid your permanent disability weekly rate (a share of your average weekly wage, capped at a state maximum) for that many weeks. Most of these states pay a partial loss of use as the same share of the weeks; each state page says whether its law does.
Which state pays the most weeks for a thumb?
Among the states here, New Jersey lists the most (260 weeks) and Georgia the fewest (60 weeks).
Do all states use a body part chart?
No. Some, such as Tennessee and California, pay from an impairment or disability rating instead of fixed weeks per body part. Their pages explain the method and include a calculator.