01
Oct
$1,325.18 Maximum Compensation Rate
It’s October 1st! That means the OWCP published the new maximum and minimum compensation rates for the the next year and determines the Section 10(f) adjustments. Starting October 1, 2017:
- Maximum compensation rate raises to $1,471.78
- Minimum compensation rate goes to $367.94
- National Average Weekly Wage, applicable to many retired workers, is now $735.89
- Section 10(f) Annual Increase is 2.46%
For historical data on the NAWW, minimum compensation rate, maximum compensation rate and the annual october increases, please see the DLHWC rates page.