Total disability benefits will increase nearly 5% next year to match the rise in the state’s average weekly wage, according to the California Workers’ Compensation Institute.
The average weekly wage grew to $1,789 in the first quarter of 2025, up 4.99% from $1,704 in the first quarter of 2024.
As a result, the maximum temporary total disability benefit and permanent total disability benefit will increase $83.82 to $1,764.11 per week for injuries occurring on or after Jan. 1 from $1,680.28.
Minimum TTD and PTD benefits will increase $12.58 to $264.61 from $252.03.
Other benefits, including TTD paid two or more years after the injury, life pensions, PTD for injuries on or after Jan. 1, 2003, and installment payments on death claims, will also increase by 4.99% next year.