How Much Does Workers’ Compensation Pay In Illinois?
Last updated on May 1, 2025
Workers’ compensation in Illinois pays 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability benefits, subject to state minimums and maximums.
If you have been injured on the job in Illinois, understanding your compensation rights is crucial for financial security. At Orzoff Law Offices, our workers’ compensation attorneys have over 55 years of experience helping injured workers in Northbrook and Chicago secure their full benefits.
Types Of Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Illinois
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides several categories of benefits for injured workers.
Medical Benefits
Medical benefits cover 100% of all reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to your workplace injury. These include emergency services, hospital stays, doctor visits and other treatment costs with no deductibles or caps.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
Temporary Total Disability benefits provide wage replacement when you cannot work while recovering. These weekly payments equal two-thirds of your average weekly wage until you can return to work.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
Permanent Partial Disability benefits compensate for the permanent loss of use of a body part. These payments are based on a percentage of disability to specific body parts as determined by state guidelines.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
Permanent Total Disability benefits apply when injuries render a worker permanently unable to work. These benefits pay two-thirds of your average weekly wage for life.
Current Illinois Workers’ Compensation Rates
Workers’ compensation benefits in Illinois are tied to the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW), which updates twice yearly. The current rates, effective January 15, 2025, include:
- Maximum TTD benefit: $1,936.86 per week
- Maximum PTD benefit: $1,936.86 per week
- Maximum PPD benefit: $1,045.92 per week
- Minimum TTD benefits: $400.00 to $600.00 based on dependents
These rates change with SAWW updates, and your specific benefit amount depends on your circumstances.
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