How to use the paid parental leave calculator
- 1 Enter the number of weeks of government pay you will claim.
- 2 Optionally enter employer paid parental leave.
- 3 Read your total Paid Parental Leave.
- 4 Check the super contribution added.
Worked example
A parent claims the full 26 weeks of government pay. At $1,004.70 a week, they receive $26,122.20 before tax. Super of about $3,135 is paid into their fund on top, after the end of the financial year.
Claiming Paid Parental Leave
- 26 weeks for children born or adopted from 1 July 2026, shared between eligible parents.
- Claim early: you can claim through Services Australia up to 97 days before the expected birth.
- Super: the government pays 12% super on Parental Leave Pay, into your fund after the end of the financial year.
- Keeping in touch days let you do some paid work during leave without losing the payment.
Add employer leave and see the total after tax with the Pay Calculator. Returning to work? Estimate fees with the Child Care Subsidy Calculator.
Features
2026-27 rate
$200.94 a day, $1,004.70 a week.
Up to 26 weeks
Maximum of $26,122.20 before tax.
Super included
12% super contribution on the payment.
Employer leave
Add employer paid leave to see the total.
When to use it
Expecting parents
Budget for time off with a new baby. Returning to work? Use the Child Care Subsidy Calculator.
Adoption
Plan leave for an adopted child. See pay after tax with the Pay Calculator.
Sharing leave
Split weeks between partners. See the effect on super with the Super Balance Calculator.
Return to work
Plan when to go back. Save ahead with the Savings Goal Calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Paid Parental Leave from July 2026?
$200.94 a day, or $1,004.70 a week before tax, based on the national minimum wage.
How many weeks can I get?
Up to 26 weeks for children born or adopted from 1 July 2026, shared between eligible parents.
Is super paid on Paid Parental Leave?
Yes. For children born or adopted from 1 July 2025, super is paid at the super guarantee rate of 12%. The ATO pays it into your fund after the end of the financial year.
Is Paid Parental Leave taxed?
Yes. It is taxable income, and tax may be withheld.
Who is eligible?
You must be the primary carer, meet the work test, the income test and residency rules. The work test usually needs 10 of the 13 months before birth with at least 330 hours.
Can both parents claim?
Yes. Parents in a couple can share the weeks, and some weeks are reserved for each parent.
Can I get it with employer leave?
Yes. Government pay is on top of any employer paid leave, and you can take them at the same time or one after the other.
Who pays it?
Usually your employer pays it through payroll if you have worked for them for 12 months. Otherwise Services Australia pays it.
When should I claim?
You can claim up to three months before the expected birth or adoption.
Does it affect other payments?
It can affect Family Tax Benefit and other payments, as it counts as income.
Can I work while getting Paid Parental Leave?
You can usually work up to 10 keeping in touch days without losing payment, but other paid work generally ends the payment period for those days.
Can I take it in blocks?
Yes. Paid Parental Leave can be taken flexibly in blocks within two years of the birth or adoption.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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