How much a Hawaii workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Hawaii settlements run 15000 to 90000 (highly case-dependent; minor scheduled injuries can settle for a few thousand dollars while serious whole-person or future-medical cases can far exceed this — every case differs).
This guide lays out the Hawaii caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Hawaii sources, verified as of June 2026.
Hawaii at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,240 |
| Min weekly benefit | $38 |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Combination — scheduled body-part weeks for listed members (HRS 386-32(a)), and for non-scheduled/whole-person injuries an impairment rating multiplied by 312 weeks |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Hawaii Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Hawaii?
How much a Hawaii workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Hawaii settlements run 15000 to 90000 (highly case-dependent; minor scheduled injuries can settle for a few thousand dollars while serious whole-person or future-medical cases can far exceed this — every case differs).
This guide lays out the Hawaii caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Hawaii sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Hawaii Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Hawaii 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 Hawaii figures:
| Body part (scheduled loss) | Statutory weeks of benefits |
| Arm | 312 weeks |
| Hand | 244 weeks |
| Leg | 288 weeks |
| Foot | 205 weeks |
| Eye(Loss Of Vision) | 140 weeks |
| Eye(By Enucleation) | 160 weeks |
| Thumb | 75 weeks |
| Index Finger | 46 weeks |
| Middle Finger | 30 weeks |
| Ring Finger | 25 weeks |
| Little Finger | 15 weeks |
| Hearing Both Ears | 200 weeks |
Whole-body / maximum: up to 312 weeks.
How Hawaii Calculates Your Payout
The weekly rate is 66 and two-thirds per cent of the worker’s average weekly wage (generally based on earnings over the prior 12 months), then capped at the current maximum weekly benefit (1240 for 2026) and floored at the statutory minimum (38, or the full average weekly wage if it is lower)
Permanent disability: Combination — scheduled body-part weeks for listed members (HRS 386-32(a)), and for non-scheduled/whole-person injuries an impairment rating multiplied by 312 weeks
Offsets: NONE (Hawaii does not reduce workers’ comp for Social Security retirement; confirm any concurrent-benefit coordination with the Disability Compensation Division)
What Settlements Actually Run in Hawaii
15000 to 90000 (highly case-dependent; minor scheduled injuries can settle for a few thousand dollars while serious whole-person or future-medical cases can far exceed this — every case differs) 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 Hawaii settlement: injured body part, the permanent impairment rating, the worker’s average weekly wage, the cost of expected future medical care, and the ability to return to the same or comparable work
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Hawaii
A Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Most states, including how Hawaii 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 Hawaii settlement rules: Hawaii pays permanent partial disability at the maximum weekly benefit rate (not the worker’s own rate) times the scheduled weeks for that body part; for whole-person impairments PPD is the impairment percentage times 312 weeks times the maximum rate. Hawaii also allows a separate disfigurement award (HRS 386-32(b)). Compromise settlements generally require approval by the DCD director.
Many claimants should confirm exact figures with the Hawaii Disability Compensation Division and a licensed Hawaii attorney.
Understanding Your Hawaii Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Hawaii 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 Hawaii workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
There is no single average — a Hawaii settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run 15000 to 90000 (highly case-dependent; minor scheduled injuries can settle for a few thousand dollars while serious whole-person or future-medical cases can far exceed this — every case differs). Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Hawaii workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Hawaii generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1240/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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii Sources & Resources
- Hawaii Disability Compensation Division (DCD), Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR): https://labor.hawaii.gov/dcd/
- Hawaii Workers’ Comp Statute: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0386/HRS_0386-0032.htm
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Hawaii 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 Hawaii Workers’ Comp Guides
- How to File a Hawaii Workers’ Comp Claim
- Hawaii 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.