Workers' Comp Calculators Georgia

Georgia Workers' Comp Calculator

Estimate your Georgia temporary total disability (TTD) workers' compensation benefit using the actual statutory percentage from O.C.G.A. §34-9-261.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026

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Average Weekly Wage (Gross)

$0$20,000

Estimated Weekly Benefit

$533.33

Estimated • Based on your inputs

Estimated Monthly Benefit

$2,311.11

Detailed Breakdown

Estimated Annual Benefit (if disability lasts a full year)$27,733.33

100%

Wage-Replacement Percentage Applied66.67%

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Georgia Quick Facts

5.0% Income Tax Rate

0.79% Property Tax Rate

$79,991 Median Income

90.6 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

This calculator estimates Georgia's Temporary Total Disability (TTD) workers' compensation benefit -- the ongoing wage-replacement payment made while you are completely unable to work due to a job injury -- using 66 2/3% (two-thirds) of your average weekly wage, per O.C.G.A. §34-9-261. Georgia is unusual among the states in this list: its $50/week minimum and $725/week maximum are literal dollar figures written directly into O.C.G.A. §34-9-261 by the state legislature (not an annually-republished agency figure), so this calculator applies BOTH the cap and floor directly, giving you a more precise dollar estimate than most other states on this site. Your actual benefit is also subject to a fixed statutory maximum of $725.00/week (O.C.G.A. §34-9-261, as amended effective July 1, 2022) -- applied directly below, on the high end, and a fixed statutory minimum of $50.00/week, unless your actual average weekly wage is itself below $50 -- in that case you receive 100% of your own wage instead of the reduced two-thirds rate (applied directly below), on the low end -- this calculator applies both directly, since both are fixed dollar figures written into the statute itself, and you should confirm the current published cap/floor with Georgia's workers' compensation agency before relying on this estimate for a specific dollar figure.

Key State Information

O.C.G.A. §34-9-261: "...the employer shall pay or cause to be paid to the employee a weekly benefit equal to two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage but not more than $725.00 per week nor less than $50.00 per week, except that when the weekly wage is below $50.00, the employer shall pay a weekly benefit equal to the average weekly wage." (O.C.G.A. §34-9-261, as amended by Ga. L. 2022, p. 350, § 1/HB 1409, effective July 1, 2022)

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O.C.G.A. §34-9-261 (statute text, fetched directly)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a workers' comp TTD benefit calculated in Georgia?

Georgia pays 66 2/3% (two-thirds) of your average weekly wage while you are temporarily and totally unable to work due to a job-related injury or illness, per O.C.G.A. §34-9-261.

Is there a maximum or minimum weekly benefit?

Yes. The benefit is capped at a fixed statutory maximum of $725.00/week (O.C.G.A. §34-9-261, as amended effective July 1, 2022) -- applied directly below, and floored at a fixed statutory minimum of $50.00/week, unless your actual average weekly wage is itself below $50 -- in that case you receive 100% of your own wage instead of the reduced two-thirds rate (applied directly below). This calculator applies both figures directly, since Georgia's legislature writes fixed dollar amounts directly into the statute itself rather than delegating them to an annually-adjusted agency figure.

Does this calculator estimate my lump-sum settlement amount?

No. This tool estimates only your ongoing weekly wage-replacement (TTD) benefit while you remain temporarily and totally disabled. A lump-sum workers' comp settlement additionally depends on your permanent impairment rating, future medical costs, vocational/return-to-work factors, and case-specific negotiation between you (or your attorney) and the insurer -- none of which a wage-replacement calculator can responsibly estimate.

What counts as my "average weekly wage" in Georgia?

Most states calculate this from your gross wages (before taxes) over a set look-back period before your injury -- commonly 13 weeks, though some states use up to a full year for seasonal or part-year workers. Check with your state's workers' comp agency for the exact look-back period that applies to your claim.

Are workers' comp benefits taxable?

No. Workers' compensation benefits paid under a workers' comp act are generally fully exempt from federal and state income tax, per IRC §104(a)(1) -- unlike a lawsuit settlement for lost wages, which is typically taxable. See our Legal Settlement Tax Calculator if you're dealing with a separate personal injury lawsuit rather than a standard workers' comp claim.