How much a Alaska workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Alaska settlements run 5000 to 150000 for most cases, with serious-injury/future-medical compromise-and-release (C&R) settlements running higher; every case differs and depends on impairment rating, wage, and unpaid future benefits — confirm with the Alaska board and a licensed attorney.
This guide lays out the Alaska caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Alaska sources, verified as of June 2026.
Alaska at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 80% of the worker’s SPENDABLE (after-tax) weekly wage — note Alaska does NOT use the common two-thirds/gross formula; it pays 80% of net/spendable wage under AS 23.30.220 |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,627 |
| Min weekly benefit | $358 |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Whole-person impairment rating method (not scheduled body-part weeks). Permanent partial impairment (PPI) = a fixed statutory dollar figure multiplied by the worker’s whole-person impairment percentage, with the rating set strictly under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AS 23.30.190) |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Alaska Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Alaska?
How much a Alaska workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Alaska settlements run 5000 to 150000 for most cases, with serious-injury/future-medical compromise-and-release (C&R) settlements running higher; every case differs and depends on impairment rating, wage, and unpaid future benefits — confirm with the Alaska board and a licensed attorney.
This guide lays out the Alaska caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Alaska sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Alaska Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Alaska 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 Alaska figures:
Alaska body-part values: NONE — Alaska abolished the body-part week schedule; all permanent impairment is converted to a whole-person percentage under the AMA Guides
Whole-body / maximum: up to NONE — PPI is not measured in weeks; it equals 273000 × the whole-person impairment percentage, so a 100% whole-person rating pays 273000 as a single lump sum (AS 23.30.190) weeks.
How Alaska Calculates Your Payout
The weekly rate is 80% of the spendable (gross minus payroll-tax) weekly wage. It is bounded by a statutory maximum equal to 120% of the statewide average weekly wage (1627 for 2026) and a statutory minimum of 22% of that maximum (358 for 2026), except the rate is the actual spendable wage if that is lower (AS 23.30.175)
Permanent disability: Whole-person impairment rating method (not scheduled body-part weeks). Permanent partial impairment (PPI) = a fixed statutory dollar figure multiplied by the worker’s whole-person impairment percentage, with the rating set strictly under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AS 23.30.190)
Offsets: Yes — under AS 23.30.225, weekly compensation is reduced by roughly one-half of any Social Security retirement/survivors benefit, and a Social Security disability “reverse offset” applies so combined WC + SSDI does not exceed 80% of the average weekly wage; pension/PERS coordination may also apply
What Settlements Actually Run in Alaska
5000 to 150000 for most cases, with serious-injury/future-medical compromise-and-release (C&R) settlements running higher; every case differs and depends on impairment rating, wage, and unpaid future benefits — confirm with the Alaska board and a licensed attorney 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 Alaska settlement: whole-person impairment rating under the AMA Guides, the worker’s spendable weekly wage, future medical care, ability to return to work / reemployment eligibility, and any disputed or unpaid TTD/PTD/PPI benefits
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Alaska
A Alaska 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 Alaska
Most states, including how Alaska 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 Alaska settlement rules: Alaska is distinctive in three ways — (1) it pays 80% of SPENDABLE (after-tax) wages rather than two-thirds of gross; (2) it uses a pure whole-person AMA-Guides impairment system with NO scheduled body-part values; and (3) the impairment rating may not be rounded to the next five percent, and PPI is paid as a single lump sum that may not be discounted to present value.
The first 3 days are unpaid unless disability exceeds 28 days, after which those 3 days are paid back. This is neutral reference information for injured workers — it is not legal advice and does not guarantee any outcome; you may be entitled to benefits, but confirm your specific figures with the Alaska Division of Workers’ Compensation and a licensed attorney
Understanding Your Alaska Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Alaska 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 Alaska workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska?
There is no single average — a Alaska settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run 5000 to 150000 for most cases, with serious-injury/future-medical compromise-and-release (C&R) settlements running higher; every case differs and depends on impairment rating, wage, and unpaid future benefits — confirm with the Alaska board and a licensed attorney.
Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Alaska workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Alaska generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1627/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 Alaska 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 Alaska Sources & Resources
- Alaska Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Workers’ Compensation (claims adjudicated by the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board): https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/
- Alaska Workers’ Comp Statute: https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/title-23/chapter-30/article-5/section-23-30-190/
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Alaska 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 Alaska Workers’ Comp Guides
- How to File a Alaska Workers’ Comp Claim
- Alaska 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.