How much a Kansas workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Kansas settlements run Highly case-dependent — many Kansas claims settle in roughly 5000 to 75000, with serious permanent injuries reaching 100000 or more; statutory dollar caps apply (see state_specific_rules).
This guide lays out the Kansas caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Kansas sources, verified as of June 2026.
Kansas at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% (two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage) |
| Max weekly benefit | $869 |
| Min weekly benefit | $25 |
| Waiting period | 7 days |
| PPD method | Combination — scheduled body-part injuries (44-510d) use impairment-rating × scheduled weeks; non-scheduled “whole body”/general bodily disability (44-510e) uses functional impairment or work/task-based wage-loss disability × 415 weeks |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Kansas Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Kansas?
How much a Kansas workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Kansas settlements run Highly case-dependent — many Kansas claims settle in roughly 5000 to 75000, with serious permanent injuries reaching 100000 or more; statutory dollar caps apply (see state_specific_rules).
This guide lays out the Kansas caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Kansas sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Kansas Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Kansas assigns it a set number of weeks of benefits. Your payout is roughly those weeks multiplied by your impairment rating and your weekly comp rate. Here are the Kansas figures:
| Body part (scheduled loss) | Statutory weeks of benefits |
| Arm Including Shoulder | 225 weeks |
| Arm Excluding Shoulder | 210 weeks |
| Forearm | 200 weeks |
| Hand | 150 weeks |
| Thumb | 60 weeks |
| First/Index Finger | 37 weeks |
| Second Finger | 30 weeks |
| Third Finger | 20 weeks |
| Fourth Finger | 15 weeks |
| Leg | 200 weeks |
| Foot | 125 weeks |
| Great Toe | 30 weeks |
| Other Toe | 10 weeks |
| Eye/Loss Of Sight | 120 weeks |
| Hearing One Ear | 30 weeks |
| Hearing Both Ears | 110 weeks |
Whole-body / maximum: up to 415 (whole-body/general disability maximum under K.S.A. 44-510e; the largest scheduled member is the arm including shoulder at 225 weeks) weeks.
How Kansas Calculates Your Payout
Weekly comp rate = average weekly wage × 0.6667, capped at the statutory maximum (869 for injuries 7/1/2025–6/30/2026, which is set at 75% of the Kansas statewide average weekly wage) and floored at 25; AWW is generally based on earnings in the period before injury
Permanent disability: Combination — scheduled body-part injuries (44-510d) use impairment-rating × scheduled weeks; non-scheduled “whole body”/general bodily disability (44-510e) uses functional impairment or work/task-based wage-loss disability × 415 weeks
Offsets: Permanent partial and permanent total awards are reduced by an offset equal to 50% of the worker’s Social Security retirement benefits; TTD and TPD (temporary) benefits are NOT subject to the Social Security retirement offset
What Settlements Actually Run in Kansas
Highly case-dependent — many Kansas claims settle in roughly 5000 to 75000, with serious permanent injuries reaching 100000 or more; statutory dollar caps apply (see state_specific_rules) That said, no two cases are alike — the number that matters is the one your own injury, rating, and wage produce, not a statewide average.
What drives a Kansas settlement: Body part injured, AMA-guided permanent impairment (functional) rating, the worker’s average weekly wage, ability/inability to return to work and resulting wage loss, future medical needs, and whether the injury is scheduled vs. whole-body
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Kansas
A Kansas workers comp settlement usually has two parts: the wage benefits you are paid while you cannot work, and a lump sum for any permanent damage the injury leaves behind. The wage piece replaces a share of your average weekly wage, up to the state cap shown above.
The permanent piece is where most of the settlement value lives, and it depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and how the state values that loss.
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Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Kansas
Most states, including how Kansas handles many claims, divide permanent injuries into two buckets. A scheduled loss is a specific body part with a set number of weeks assigned to it, like an arm, hand, or leg. An unscheduled loss affects the body as a whole, like a back or a head injury, and is often worth more because it touches your overall ability to earn.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Kansas settlement rules: Statutory dollar caps on income (disability) benefits: total combined temporary and permanent partial disability income benefits cannot exceed 225000, and 100000 if the permanent disability is based on functional impairment only; for general bodily (whole-body) disability, weeks of TTD paid after the first 15 weeks are deducted from the 415-week maximum; scheduled-injury impairment is rated using the AMA Guides.
These are general references for injured workers, not legal advice — many claimants confirm their exact entitlement with the Kansas Division of Workers Compensation and a licensed Kansas attorney.
Understanding Your Kansas Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Kansas workers comp settlement is not random — it follows the state’s own formula. Your average weekly wage sets your benefit rate, the body part and impairment rating set the number of weeks, and the state cap sets the ceiling. Put together, those pieces are what a Kansas workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Kansas workers comp settlement is unclear, the calculator below gives a quick estimate and your state board can confirm the current caps and the body-part schedule.
Got a settlement offer? Before you accept, it helps to know what your Kansas case may really be worth. An attorney can review the offer, often at no upfront cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a workers’ comp settlement in Kansas?
There is no single average — a Kansas settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run Highly case-dependent — many Kansas claims settle in roughly 5000 to 75000, with serious permanent injuries reaching 100000 or more; statutory dollar caps apply (see state_specific_rules). Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Kansas workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Kansas generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $869/week), then adds a permanent-disability amount based on the body part and your impairment rating. The state’s body-part schedule sets the number of weeks.
Do I need a lawyer to settle my Kansas workers’ comp case?
Not always, but for a serious injury, a denied claim, or a settlement offer you are unsure about, many claimants talk to a workers’ comp attorney first — the consultation is usually free and represented claimants often recover more.
Official Kansas Sources & Resources
- Kansas Kansas Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation: https://www.dol.ks.gov/workers-compensation
- Kansas Workers’ Comp Statute: https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch44/044_005_0010d.html
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Kansas workers comp settlement figures were last verified against official sources in June 2026. State benefit caps change every year — confirm the current figure with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney before you rely on it.
More Kansas Workers’ Comp Guides
- How to File a Kansas Workers’ Comp Claim
- Kansas Workers’ Comp Requirements (Employers)
- Workers’ Comp Guides for All 50 States
Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.