How much an 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 UVERIFIED. Utah’s Labor Commission and NCCI do not publish an official “average settlement” figure for Utah. As an illustration only: a 10% whole-person rating at the 2026 maximum PPD rate works out to about 28,600 (31.2 weeks × 917).
Actual cases differ widely, and these figures are not a prediction for any individual claim.. 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 October 2026.
Utah at a Glance
| Wage replacement | 66.67 |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,376 |
| Min weekly benefit | 45 (plus 20 for a dependent spouse and 20 for each dependent child under 18, up to 4 children. The weekly rate cannot exceed 100% of the state average weekly wage or the worker’s own average weekly wage.) |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| PPD method | A combination of two methods. Losses of scheduled members such as arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, eyes and hearing are paid for the weeks set in the schedule in Utah Code 34A-2-412. Partial loss of use is paid as a percentage of that member’s weeks. Unscheduled injuries such as the back, neck and internal organs are rated as a percentage of whole-person impairment, and that percentage is multiplied by 312 weeks. Ratings use the Labor Commission’s impairment rating guides. PPD is paid at 66.67% of the worker’s average weekly wage, with a maximum of 917 per week (66.67% of the state average weekly wage). |
| 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 an 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 UVERIFIED. Utah’s Labor Commission and NCCI do not publish an official “average settlement” figure for Utah. As an illustration only: a 10% whole-person rating at the 2026 maximum PPD rate works out to about 28,600 (31.2 weeks × 917).
Actual cases differ widely, and these figures are not a prediction for any individual claim.. 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 October 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 |
| Thumb | 67 weeks |
| Index Finger | 42 weeks |
Whole-body / maximum: up to 312 (whole person / 100% impairment) weeks.
How Utah Calculates Your Payout
The weekly comp rate is 66.67% of the worker’s average weekly wage at the time of injury, plus 20 for a dependent spouse and 20 per dependent child under 18 (up to 4 children). The TTD maximum is 100% of the state average weekly wage, which is 1376 for injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The PPD maximum is 917.
The PTD maximum is 85% of the state average weekly wage, about 1170.
Permanent disability: A combination of two methods. Losses of scheduled members such as arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, eyes and hearing are paid for the weeks set in the schedule in Utah Code 34A-2-412. Partial loss of use is paid as a percentage of that member’s weeks.
Unscheduled injuries such as the back, neck and internal organs are rated as a percentage of whole-person impairment, and that percentage is multiplied by 312 weeks. Ratings use the Labor Commission’s impairment rating guides. PPD is paid at 66.67% of the worker’s average weekly wage, with a maximum of 917 per week (66.67% of the state average weekly wage).
Offsets: Permanent total disability during the first 312 weeks is reduced by 50% of any Social Security retirement benefits received in the same period. Confirm the current application of this rule with the Labor Commission.
What Settlements Actually Run in Utah
UVERIFIED. Utah’s Labor Commission and NCCI do not publish an official “average settlement” figure for Utah. As an illustration only: a 10% whole-person rating at the 2026 maximum PPD rate works out to about 28,600 (31.2 weeks × 917). Actual cases differ widely, and these figures are not a prediction for any individual claim.
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 an Utah settlement: The body part and whether it is on the schedule; the impairment rating under the Utah guides; the worker’s average weekly wage at the time of injury, subject to the 917 PPD and 1376 TTD caps; how much temporary disability is still owed; the cost of future medical care; whether the worker can return to work or may qualify for permanent total disability;
and whether compensability is disputed.
How Workers’ Comp Settlements Work in Utah
An 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.
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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.
Knowing which bucket your injury falls into is the first step to understanding what your case may be worth.
Other Utah settlement rules: The Labor Commission must approve every settlement. Settlements are allowed only when compensability is disputed or when the settlement commutes reasonable future benefits. TTD is limited to 312 weeks within 12 years of the injury date. The 3-day waiting period applies only once and does not apply to temporary partial disability. The maximum temporary partial disability benefit is also 1376. Benefit maximums reset every July 1.
Many claimants may be entitled to more or less than these figures, so confirm with the Utah Labor Commission and a licensed Utah attorney.
Understanding Your Utah Workers Comp Settlement
The size of an 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 an 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 — an Utah settlement depends on the body part, your impairment rating, and your wage. Typical ranges run UVERIFIED. Utah’s Labor Commission and NCCI do not publish an official “average settlement” figure for Utah. As an illustration only: a 10% whole-person rating at the 2026 maximum PPD rate works out to about 28,600 (31.2 weeks × 917).
Actual cases differ widely, and these figures are not a prediction for any individual claim.. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate, and remember every case is different.
How is an Utah workers’ comp settlement calculated?
Utah generally pays a share of your average weekly wage (capped at $1376/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 (disputes and settlement approval go through the Adjudication Division): https://laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/industrial-accidents/injured-workers/
- Utah Workers’ Comp Statute: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title34A/Chapter2/34A-2-P4.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 October 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.