How much a Utah workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Utah settlements run Utah’s Labor Commission does not publish an official average. Illustratively, many Utah PPD outcomes fall roughly between 5000 and 75000, with severe/permanent-total cases running well into six figures. Every case differs — this is not a quote or guarantee..
This guide lays out the Utah caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Utah sources, verified as of June 2026.
Utah at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67% (66-2/3% of the worker’s average weekly wage) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,110 |
| Min weekly benefit | 45 (before adding 20 for a dependent spouse and 20 per dependent child, up to 4 children) |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | Combination. For amputations/specified member losses, Utah uses a scheduled body-part weeks table (Utah Code 34A-2-412); for all other impairments (including the back/spine), PPD = impairment rating (whole-person %) × 312 weeks × the weekly compensation rate. |
| Lawyer recommended | For serious injuries, denials, or any settlement offer |
In This Utah Guide:
How Much Is a Workers’ Comp Settlement in Utah?
How much a Utah workers comp settlement is worth depends on three things: the body part injured, your impairment rating, and your weekly wage. Typical Utah settlements run Utah’s Labor Commission does not publish an official average. Illustratively, many Utah PPD outcomes fall roughly between 5000 and 75000, with severe/permanent-total cases running well into six figures. Every case differs — this is not a quote or guarantee..
This guide lays out the Utah caps, the body-part schedule, and how the math works, in plain English. All figures are from Utah sources, verified as of June 2026.
Want a quick estimate for your own injury?
Utah Body-Part Settlement Values
If your injury is a permanent loss to a specific body part, Utah 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 Utah figures:
| Body part (scheduled loss) | Statutory weeks of benefits |
| Hand At Wrist | 168 weeks |
| Leg Below Knee | 88 weeks |
| Foot At Ankle | 88 weeks |
Whole-body / maximum: up to 312 (treated as the period of compensation for permanent total loss of bodily function; theoretical PPD ceiling = 312 × 1110 = 346320) weeks.
How Utah Calculates Your Payout
Weekly rate = 66-2/3% of the worker’s average weekly wage at the time of injury, capped at 100% of the state average weekly wage (which produces the 1110 maximum for 2025-2026), with a 45 minimum plus 20 for a dependent spouse and 20 per dependent child (max 4 children).
Permanent disability: Combination. For amputations/specified member losses, Utah uses a scheduled body-part weeks table (Utah Code 34A-2-412); for all other impairments (including the back/spine), PPD = impairment rating (whole-person %) × 312 weeks × the weekly compensation rate.
Offsets: No general reduction of TTD/PPD for Social Security retirement. For permanent total disability, any employer-arranged part-time work cannot be required to a degree that would disqualify the worker from Social Security disability benefits (34A-2-413). Confirm coordination with your state board.
What Settlements Actually Run in Utah
Utah’s Labor Commission does not publish an official average. Illustratively, many Utah PPD outcomes fall roughly between 5000 and 75000, with severe/permanent-total cases running well into six figures. Every case differs — this is not a quote or guarantee. 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 Utah settlement: Body part affected, the whole-person impairment rating, the worker’s average weekly wage (which sets the comp rate), need for future medical care, and ability to return to work / loss of earning capacity.
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Utah
A Utah 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.
Scheduled vs. Unscheduled Injuries in Utah
Most states, including how Utah 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.
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Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Utah settlement rules: The 1110 maximum applies to injuries occurring July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (Utah resets the max each July 1, not each January). TTD is generally limited to 312 weeks. The back/spine is NOT a scheduled member — it is paid by whole-person impairment rating × 312 × comp rate.
For soft-tissue/degenerative spine complaints, symptoms must have been present at least 6 consecutive months before an impairment rating is assigned. These figures are a neutral reference for injured workers — many claimants’ results vary; confirm your specific numbers with the Utah Labor Commission and a licensed Utah attorney.
Understanding Your Utah Workers Comp Settlement
The size of a Utah 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 Utah workers comp settlement is built from.
If any part of your Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah?
There is no single average — a Utah settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run Utah’s Labor Commission does not publish an official average. Illustratively, many Utah PPD outcomes fall roughly between 5000 and 75000, with severe/permanent-total cases running well into six figures. Every case differs — this is not a quote or guarantee..
Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is a Utah workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Utah generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1110/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 Utah 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 Utah Sources & Resources
- Utah Utah Labor Commission, Division of Industrial Accidents: https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/industrial-accidents/
- Utah Workers’ Comp Statute: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title34A/Chapter2/34A-2-S412.html
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- NCCI (rating/benefit data): ncci.com
These Utah 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.
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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.