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Detailed net compensation table
Injured claims and employers can use the net compensation table to determine the approximate benefit levels payable for the first 10 weeks of a compensation claim, referred to as the initial wage rate.
For information on how the tables are calculated, read determination of compensation tables.
WorkSafeBC sets initial wage rates by using the worker's annual income from employment, rounded up to the next $100. The probable amounts of federal and provincial income tax (based on the personal tax credit amount x 1.5), Canada Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance premiums, are calculated and deducted from the annual income figure to produce a net income figure. WorkSafeBC pays 90% of the net income.
WorkSafeBC uses the same formula for the first 10 weeks of all claims regardless of individual personal tax circumstances. If a claim continues for longer than 10 weeks the Board revises the benefit level taking individual tax circumstances into account.
To determine an initial wage rate, locate your gross annual earnings (rounded up to the nearest $100) in the first column of the net compensation table. For each income level the weekly benefit rate is displayed as 90% net weekly.
Detailed 2008 net compensation table
Gross annual earnings range
| 0-18000 | 18100-23100 | 23200-30000 | 30100-35000 | 35100-40000 |
| 40100-45000 | 45100-50000 | 50100-55000 | 55100-60000 | 60100 – 66500 |
Gross Annualized Earnings
|
Federal Tax |
Provincial Tax |
C.C.P. |
E.I. |
100% Net Annual |
90% Net Annual |
90% Net Weekly |
You can also see the 2008 net compensation table in PDF.
$18,100 - $23,100
Where a worker's gross annual earnings are above statutory minimum, but
90% of the average net earnings falls below the statutory minimum ($346.04),
the worker will receive the statutory minimum.
Over $66,500
Gross annual earnings in excess of $66,500 are not insured and are not included in benefit calculations.
POP table (for claims who have purchased POP coverage)
Note: The information displayed within the tables may not reflect the actual benefit levels paid on a particular claim. Individual benefit payments may be impacted by a number of factors that WorkSafeBC is required to consider. These may include, but are not limited to, adjustments of annual income, existing WorkSafeBC pensions, overpayments on previous claims, statutory maximum and minimum payments, etc.
You may also view net compensation tables from previous years.
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