WAGE-LOSS CALCULATION
Wage-loss benefits paid to injured workers are based on their total earnings from employment before deductions, commonly referred to as
gross employment earnings. The current maximum gross employment earnings allowed under the Workers'
Compensation Act is $55,000 per year or $1,057.69 per week.
Using current Canada Customs and Revenue guidelines, probable contributions for income tax, Canada Pension
Plan and employment insurance are deducted from the gross employment earnings to determine the net
employment earnings. Wage-loss benefits are based on 90% of those net employment earnings.
View example of
benefit calculation
in pdf format.
Notes
- The examples above cover typical situations. Please direct inquiries about specific situations
to internet_clientsvc@wcbsask.com.
- Benefits vary according to the number of dependants claimed, if any. Dollar
amounts have been rounded off, and should be used as a guide only.
