Maximum Benefits Increasing 4.2%

The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission announced that maximum benefits for injuries, illnesses and deaths increased 4.2% to match an increase in the state's average weekly wage. The state's average weekly wage increased to $1,128.66 from $1,083.46. Temporary total disability, permanent total disability and death benefits are all capped at the state's average wage and increased to $1,128.66 for injuries occurring in 2026. The maximum permanent partial disability benefit is set in statute and remains unchanged at $375. More information, including charts of benefit amou...