How many days of Paid Parental Leave can I claim?

Up to 120 days from July 2025. Single parents may claim all days. Partners may share if eligible.

Is Paid Parental Leave taxed?

Yes. PPL is taxed at your marginal income tax rate and may affect other benefits.

Am I eligible for superannuation with PPL?

If your child is born/adopted from 1 July 2025, super is paid on your PPL.

What is the work test for PPL?

You must have worked 10 of the 13 months before your child’s birth or adoption, at least 330 hours (about 1 day/week), with no more than 12 weeks break between work days.

Can my partner and I both claim PPL?

Yes, if both meet the eligibility tests, you can share the 120 days as suits your household.

Paid Parental Leave Estimator

Calculator

Estimate Parental Leave Pay days and total amount after tax based on due/birth date, work history, income test and partner sharing options.

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The Paid Parental Leave Estimator helps Australian parents work out how many government-funded leave days they may get, and what their total Parental Leave Pay will be (before and after tax). Takes account of your child's due or birth date, the new income and work test thresholds for 2026, and if the leave is shared with a partner. From July 2025, superannuation is included for most parents during Paid Parental Leave.

Enter Your Details

Child's Due or Birth Date*

Enter the expected birth or adoption date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Are you a single parent?*

Select 'Yes' if you are applying as a sole parent

Have you met the Work Test?*

Worked at least 10 of the 13 months before birth, and at least 330 hours (about 1 day a week) with no more than 12 weeks break

Is your adjusted taxable income under $168,865 (2025–26)?*

2025–26 income year threshold for Parental Leave Pay eligibility

Days of Paid Parental Leave Requested*

How many PPL days do you want to take? (Max: 120)

Will your partner share leave?*

Indicate if your partner will also claim part of the leave (if partnered)

Real-World Examples

Single Parent Taking Full Entitlement

Alex is a single parent, due August 2026, and meets both the work and income tests.

Inputs Used:

dueDate:2026-08-20parentType:YesworkHistoryMet:YesincomeTestMet:YesdaysRequested:120partnerShares:N/A

Alex can claim all 120 PPL days, totalling $22,754.40 before tax. Superannuation is also paid since the birth is after July 2025.

Partners Sharing Leave

Sam and Taylor are eligible partners. Their baby's due May 2026. Sam takes 70 days, Taylor takes 50. Both meet the income/work tests.

Inputs Used:

dueDate:2026-05-10parentType:NoworkHistoryMet:YesincomeTestMet:YesdaysRequested:70partnerShares:Yes

Sam and Taylor distribute the 120 days between them. Total payment remains $22,754.40 before tax, split as claimed. As baby is born before July 2025, no super is paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Government program paying eligible parents up to 120 days leave at a set rate ($189.62/day before tax for 2026).

Work Test

To get PPL, you must work at least 10 of 13 months before birth/adoption, at least 330 hours total (approx. one day a week), and no more than 12 weeks between working days.

Income Test

Adjusted taxable income under $168,865 (2025-26). Reviewed each year on 1 July.

Superannuation Contribution

From 1 July 2025, an extra payment to your super fund is made on your PPL if your child is born/adopted after this date.

Partnered Claim

PPL can be split/shared between eligible partners if both satisfy the work and income tests. Each claims for their taken days.

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How to Use

1Enter your child's expected birth or adoption date (YYYY-MM-DD)
2Indicate if you are a single parent or applying with a partner
3Confirm if you meet the Work Test and Income Test for eligibility
4Enter how many days of parental leave you plan to take (max 120)
5If partnered, indicate if your partner will take a share of leave
6Check your estimated total leave days and payment, including new super guarantee (if eligible)

Key Information

Up to 120 days Paid Parental Leave (PPL) at $189.62/day before tax (2026 rate)
Single parents can claim the full 120 days
Income cap is $168,865 (2025–26)
Work test: 10 of the 13 months before birth, and 330 hours total, with breaks <12 weeks
Superannuation contributed for births/adoptions from 1 July 2025
PPL is taxable and counts as income for some other government benefits
Paid Parental Leave can be shared between partners if eligible

Pro Tips

Consider the tax impact: PPL is taxed as income and may affect Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy, etc.
If sharing leave with a partner, plan distribution to maximise both parents’ entitlements as allowed by law.
Superannuation payments start only for births/adoptions from 1 July 2025—claim accordingly.
Apply for PPL as early as 3 months before birth, but not later than 52 weeks after.

Avoid These Mistakes

Forgetting PPL is taxable—plan for reduced take-home pay during leave
Assuming PPL covers both parents for the maximum days (only if both are eligible and share days)
Missing application/claim window (must claim within 52 weeks of birth/adoption)
Overlooking super: only births/adoptions from 1 July 2025 are eligible for the new super payments

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and should not be relied upon for financial decisions. Interest rates, fees, and policies change frequently. Always verify information with lenders directly. This is general information, not personal financial advice. Consider seeking advice from a licensed mortgage broker or financial advisor.

Last updated: March 2026