Workers’ Compensation Reduced Earnings Calculator

If you return to work and earn less than you did at the time of the accident, New York State Workers’ Compensation law provides that you are entitled to money benefits equal to 2/3 of the difference between your pre-injury wage and your post-injury wage, subject to some statutory maximums and minimums depending on the date of accident.

This calculator will assist you in estimating your reduced earnings weekly benefit.

You begin with the date range of your injury. This will determine the maximum and minimum benefit you are entitled to.

Next, enter your Average Weekly Wage from before the accident. If you’ve already received a decision, this is usually set forth on the first or second one. If you don’t know your Average Weekly Wage, you may estimate it using our calculator.

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Now, enter your new Average Weekly Wage (post-injury).

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Your Estimated Weekly Reduced Earnings Benefit:

The concept of reduced earnings is particularly important in cases where it is likely that an injured worker has a permanent partial disability, as it will control the amount of the weekly cash benefit.