Parental Leave Calculator
Rates current for FY 2025-26 · FY 2026-27 rates from 1 July 2026 · $948.10/wk · 24 weeks (births from 1 Jul 2025) · 26 weeks from 1 Jul 2026
Calculate your Paid Parental Leave (PPL) entitlements, check eligibility requirements, and estimate total income during parental leave.
Check Your Eligibility & Entitlements
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You're Eligible for PPL!
Based on your income and work history, you meet the eligibility requirements for Paid Parental Leave.
Your Parental Leave Entitlements
Government PPL
24 weeks
$22,754
Employer PPL
10 weeks
$16,346
Total Paid Leave
32 weeks
$36,493
Average Weekly Income
$1,140
during leave period
Leave Timeline
Leave Payment Breakdown
Government PPL Rates — Current & Upcoming
| Period | Maximum Weeks | Weekly Rate | Maximum Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 1 July 2024 | 22 weeks | $915.80 | $20,147.60 |
| From 1 July 2025 (current) | 24 weeks | $948.10 | $22,754.40 |
| From 1 July 2026 | 26 weeks | TBC (NMW indexed ~3 Jun 2026) | ~$25,500+ |
PPL is paid at the national minimum wage rate and is taxable income.
Work Test Requirements
- ✓ Worked at least 330 hours in 10 of the 13 months before birth
- ✓ Approximately 1 day (7.6 hours) per week
- ✓ Includes employment, self-employment, and paid leave
- ✓ Can have gaps between qualifying months
- ✓ Multiple jobs/employers count together
Income Test FY 2025-26
- • Individual income limit: $175,788
- • Based on adjusted taxable income
- • Uses previous financial year income
- • No family income test (abolished 2024)
- • Includes salary, investments, rental income
Sharing PPL Between Parents
From July 2024, PPL is fully shareable between eligible parents. Key points:
- • Use-it-or-lose-it: Each parent has 2 weeks reserved that can't be transferred
- • Flexible scheduling: Take leave in blocks or days over first 2 years
- • Concurrent leave: Both parents can take PPL at the same time (up to 12 weeks together)
- • Equal access: Either parent can be the primary claimant
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