New Jersey Workers Compensation Weekly Amounts to Rise For All Injuries Occurring in 2026 above $1,159.00 Per Week
As we start to come to an end of the year in 2025, the current $1,159.00 weekly check payable to top earners from Compensation Carriers and Insurance Companies will rise. In New Jersey, this weekly payment is tax free. Each year the amount will rise based on the SAWW (Statewide Average Weekly Wages). Based on past events, in 2026, the weekly rate should increase above $1,159.00 as it has in the past several years. This increase in weekly payments helps injured workers keep up with rising costs.