Missouri Workers’ Compensation Benefit Maximums Increase July 1, 2025
If you’ve been injured on the job in Missouri, it’s important to understand how much you can receive in weekly workers’ compensation benefits. The Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation updates benefit rates every year based on the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW).
Starting July 1, 2025, new maximum benefit rates will apply for the period ending June 30, 2026. These rates affect injured workers, dependents, and employers across the state.
2025–2026 Missouri Workers’ Compensation Maximum Benefits
The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, is $1,219.85. This amount is used to calculate the maximum weekly benefits for different types of claims, including temporary total disability (TTD), permanent total disability (PTD), permanent partial disability (PPD), and death benefits.
Here are the new maximum weekly rates for injuries and illnesses occurring on or after July 1, 2025:
| Type of Benefit | Maximum Weekly Rate |
|---|---|
| Temporary Total Disability (TTD) | $1,280.84 |
| Permanent Total Disability (PTD) | $1,280.84 |
| Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) | $670.92 |
| Death Benefits | $1,280.84 |
To qualify for the maximum benefit, your actual weekly wage must meet or exceed the following amounts:
- $1,921.26 per week for Death, TTD, and PTD claims
- $1,006.38 per week for PPD claims
In addition, the mileage reimbursement rate for work-related travel expenses increases to 67 cents per mile as of July 1, 2025.
What This Means for Missouri Workers
These updates mean higher potential benefits for injured employees whose wages qualify for the maximum. However, many workers don’t automatically receive the maximum rate — your specific weekly benefit depends on two-thirds of your average weekly wage, subject to the statewide maximums listed above.
For example:
- If your average weekly wage before the injury was $900, your temporary total disability benefit would typically be $600 per week (two-thirds of your average wage).
- If you earned $2,000 per week, you’d receive the maximum benefit of $1,280.84.
Understanding these numbers is critical to making sure you’re getting everything you’re owed under Missouri law.
Why These Numbers Change Every Year
Missouri adjusts the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) annually to reflect the state’s overall wage growth. As wages increase, so do workers’ comp benefits. This ensures that employees who are hurt on the job continue to receive fair compensation that keeps pace with cost-of-living changes.
How a Missouri Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help
Filing a work comp claim — and making sure your benefits are calculated correctly — can be confusing. Insurance companies and employers don’t always get it right.
An experienced Missouri workers’ compensation attorney can:
- Verify that your average weekly wage and benefit rate are correctly calculated
- Help you maximize your temporary or permanent disability benefits
- Make sure you’re reimbursed for mileage, medical care, and other expenses
- Represent you if your claim is denied or undervalued
At The Krebs Law Firm, LLC, we’ve helped injured workers throughout Missouri — including Springfield, Columbia, and Jefferson City — recover the benefits they deserve after a serious work injury.
Contact a Missouri Work Comp Lawyer Today
If you were hurt at work and want to make sure you’re receiving the correct benefits under the new 2025 Missouri workers’ compensation maximum rates, call The Krebs Law Firm, LLC. We’ll review your wage information and ensure your benefits are calculated fairly.
Jason M. Krebs
The Krebs Law Firm, LLC
2838 S. Ingram Mill Rd.
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 883-5886
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