Workers' Comp Calculators North Carolina

North Carolina Workers' Comp Calculator

Estimate your North Carolina temporary total disability (TTD) workers' compensation benefit using the actual statutory percentage from N.C.G.S. §97-29.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026

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Average Weekly Wage (Gross)

$0$20,000

Estimated Weekly Benefit

$533.33

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Estimated Monthly Benefit

$2,311.11

Detailed Breakdown

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

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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.

North Carolina Quick Facts

4.0% Income Tax Rate

0.66% Property Tax Rate

$73,958 Median Income

96.6 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

This calculator estimates North Carolina'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 N.C.G.S. §97-29. North Carolina follows the standard nationwide formula: two-thirds (66 2/3%) of your average weekly wage. Your actual benefit is also subject to 110% of North Carolina's average weekly insured wage, adjusted every July 1, on the high end, and $30/week, on the low end -- both change periodically, so this calculator shows the uncapped percentage-of-wage amount, and you should confirm the current published cap/floor with North Carolina's workers' compensation agency before relying on this estimate for a specific dollar figure.

Key State Information

N.C.G.S. §97-29: "sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of his average weekly wages... not more than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the State's average weekly insured wage... nor less than thirty dollars ($30.00) per week." (N.C.G.S. §97-29)

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Data Source

N.C.G.S. §97-29 (statute text, fetched directly)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a workers' comp TTD benefit calculated in North Carolina?

North Carolina 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 N.C.G.S. §97-29.

Is there a maximum or minimum weekly benefit?

Yes. The benefit is capped at 110% of North Carolina's average weekly insured wage, adjusted every July 1, and floored at $30/week. Because these figures are partly tied to a state average weekly wage that is republished annually, check with North Carolina's workers' compensation agency for the current dollar amount rather than relying solely on this calculator's uncapped estimate.

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 North Carolina?

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.