State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW)
Benefit & Wage Terms
Definition
A statewide wage figure, recalculated annually, that many states use to set the maximum and minimum weekly workers' comp benefit amounts.
Why It Matters
SAWW updates are why benefit caps change from year to year — the figure on this site is tied to your state's most recent SAWW.
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