2023 State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) and Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates in MA and NH

Written By Jenny Romanski

MASSACHUSETTS

January 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023:

  • State’s Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) is $1,765.34

  • Maximum Total (permanent and temporary) Disability Rate: $1,765.34

  • Minimum Total (permanent and temporary) Disability Rate: $353.07

October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023:

  • State's Average Weekly wage (SAWW) is $1,796.72 

  • Maximum Total (permanent and temporary) Disability Rate:  $1,796.72 

  • Minimum Total (permanent and temporary) Disability Rate:  $359.34

NEW HAMPSHIRE

January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023:

  • State’s Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) is $1,382.59

  • Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,074.00

  • Minimum Weekly Compensation Rate: $414.78

July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023:

  • State’s Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) is $1,384.15

  • Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate: $2,076.00

  • Minimum Weekly Compensation Rate: $415.25

Jenny Romanski
Previous

The Commissioner of Insurance Approves an Average Decrease of 10.2% in Workers’ Compensation Rates Effective July 1, 2023