2026 Alaska cap: $1,368/wk · File within 2 yr · 3rd-party claims allowed

Alaska Workers Comp Settlement Calculator

Your Alaska claim runs on 80% of your wage up to $1,368/week, with a 2-year filing deadline. Enter your numbers — the caps and rules below are already set to Alaska.

Wages & State

Benefit rate 80% · max $1,368/wk · file within 2 yr(s)

Injury & Disability

Medical & Rehab

Job & Attorney

Estimated Settlement

MODERATE

Conservative

$25,000

Likely

$32,448

Maximum

$85,000

Average Weekly Wage

$1,200

Weekly Benefit

$960/wk

Within Alaska's weekly maximum of $1,368.

How the settlement is built

Alaska: 80% of wage; allows third-party claims. These are educational estimates, not legal advice — actual benefits depend on your claim, medical evidence, and state rules.

How Workers Comp Works in Alaska

The weekly check. Alaska pays 80% of your average weekly wage while you are totally disabled — but never more than $1,368 per week in 2026. At $1,200/week that works out to $960/week — below the cap, so every dollar of wage increase raises the check until $1,368 is reached.

The deadline that actually matters. Alaska gives you 2 years from the injury (or from when a reasonable worker should have discovered it) to file a claim with the state board. Do not let it drift: late claims are routinely denied outright. 80% of wage; allows third-party claims.

Who can be sued. Alaska allows third-party claims: if a contractor, manufacturer, or driver outside your employer caused the injury, you can bring a separate personal-injury case on top of your comp benefits — often the difference in a serious case.

The Four Disability Types

TypeMeaningTypical weeks
TTDTemporary Total Disability26
TPDTemporary Partial Disability20
PPDPermanent Partial Disability104
PTDPermanent Total Disability500

2026 Maximum Weekly Benefits by State

Approximate 2026 temporary-total-disability weekly caps and benefit rates. Open a state to run its calculator with its caps preloaded.

StateBenefit rateMax weeklyFile within
Alabama66⅔%$1,1502 yr
Alaska80%$1,3682 yr
Arizona66⅔%$1,1361 yr
Arkansas66⅔%$1,2002 yr
California66⅔%$1,7641 yr
Colorado66⅔%$1,2922 yr
Connecticut75%$1,0922 yr
Delaware66⅔%$1,0502 yr
District of Columbia66⅔%$1,5001 yr
Florida66⅔%$1,4602 yr
Georgia66⅔%$1,0001 yr
Hawaii66⅔%$1,2002 yr
Idaho66⅔%$9501 yr
Illinois66⅔%$1,9533 yr
Indiana66⅔%$1,1502 yr
Iowa80%$1,4002 yr
Kansas66⅔%$1,0001 yr
Kentucky66⅔%$1,1002 yr
Louisiana66⅔%$1,0501 yr
Maine80%$9002 yr
Maryland66⅔%$1,1502 yr
Massachusetts60%$1,9224 yr
Michigan80%$1,3002 yr
Minnesota66⅔%$1,5003 yr
Mississippi66⅔%$9002 yr
Missouri66⅔%$1,1002 yr
Montana66⅔%$1,1001 yr
Nebraska66⅔%$1,1004 yr
Nevada66⅔%$1,4001 yr
New Hampshire60%$1,3002 yr
New Jersey70%$1,1002 yr
New Mexico66⅔%$1,2001 yr
New York66⅔%$1,1452 yr
North Carolina66⅔%$1,2002 yr
North Dakota66⅔%$1,5003 yr
Ohio72%$1,3001 yr
Oklahoma70%$1,1002 yr
Oregon66⅔%$1,5001 yr
Pennsylvania66⅔%$1,4003 yr
Rhode Island75%$1,2002 yr
South Carolina66⅔%$1,0002 yr
South Dakota66⅔%$9001 yr
Tennessee66⅔%$1,1001 yr
Texas70%$1,4001 yr
Utah66⅔%$1,1001 yr
Vermont66⅔%$1,3002 yr
Virginia66⅔%$1,3502 yr
Washington60%$1,8001 yr
West Virginia70%$1,2006 yr
Wisconsin66⅔%$1,30012 yr
Wyoming66⅔%$1,5004 yr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does workers comp pay per week in Alaska?

Alaska pays 80% of your average weekly wage while you are totally disabled, up to a maximum of $1,368 per week in 2026. Once your wage passes $1,710/week, the cap binds and a higher wage no longer raises the benefit.

How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Alaska?

In Alaska, you generally have 2 years from the date of injury (or from when the injury should have been discovered) to file with the state board. Filing late usually bars the claim entirely, so do not wait for your employer to act.

Does Alaska cap workers comp benefits?

Yes. Your weekly TTD benefit in Alaska is the lesser of 80% of your wage and $1,368 per week. Permanent-partial awards are scheduled separately and also run off your wage and impairment rating — the calculator applies both rules.

Can I sue my employer or someone else after a work injury in Alaska?

Workers comp remains your exclusive remedy against the employer, but Alaska allows third-party claims: if someone outside your workplace (a contractor, equipment maker, or driver) caused the injury, you can pursue a separate personal-injury case while keeping your comp benefits.
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