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Lost Wages Calculator

Income lost from missed work and reduced capacity.

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Total lost wages
Wages while out
Future capacity loss

Rough estimate only. Not legal advice — consult an attorney.

How it works

We compute daily pay (directly or from hourly wage and hours), multiply by workdays missed, then add any future lost earning capacity for your total.

Don't forget the future: reduced earning capacity can dwarf the wages you missed during recovery.

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Lost income is more than missed paychecks

The obvious piece is the wages you didn’t earn while recovering — daily pay times the workdays you missed. But a serious injury can also reduce what you’re able to earn going forward, whether through permanent limitations or a forced career change. That "lost earning capacity" is a legitimate, and often much larger, part of a claim.

Document everything

Pay stubs, employer letters and tax returns substantiate the wages-out figure. Future capacity usually needs an expert — a vocational or economic specialist — to project credibly. Add a conservative estimate here to see how much the long-term piece can move your total.

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FAQs

What counts as lost wages?

Income you couldn't earn while recovering, plus reduced future earning capacity.

How do I prove lost wages?

Pay stubs, tax returns and an employer letter substantiate the amount.

What is lost earning capacity?

The long-term reduction in what you can earn due to lasting injury.

Is this legal advice?

No — consult an attorney for future-loss claims.