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Paid Parental Leave Estimator.

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

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceLiveupd March 2026
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Select 'Yes' if you are applying as a sole parent

Worked 10 of 13 months before birth, 330+ hours, ≤12 weeks break

2025-26 income year threshold for PPL eligibility

100

Max 120 days (24 weeks). 90 days if shared.

Yes if partner will also claim part of the leave

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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.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Single Parent Taking Full Entitlement

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

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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.

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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.

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

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.