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average weekly wage (AWW)

The average weekly wage (AWW) is an employee's pre-injury earning capacity, based on earnings in the period directly preceding a work-related injury or illness.

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average weekly wage (AWW)

The average weekly wage (AWW) is an employee's pre-injury earning capacity, based on earnings in the period directly preceding a work-related injury or illness.

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The formula for calculating AWW varies by state.

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