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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.

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YYYY-MM-DD. Determines whether super is paid on your leave (applies to births/adoptions from 1 July 2025).

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

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

2026-27 individual income threshold for PPL eligibility (or $386,525 combined family income, whichever test you meet)

100

Max 130 days (26 weeks). 110 days if partnered (20 days are reserved for the other parent).

Yes if partner will also claim part of the leave

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Paid Parental Leave estimate

Total gross

$20,094

100 days / 20 weeks

After tax

$17,080

approx: actual depends on TFN

Super (12%)

$2,411

from July 2025

Days approved

100/110

of your max entitlement

Gross pay, tax, net pay and super

Tax is withheld at marginal rates. Super is paid on top, not deducted from your payment.

$20,094Gross payment$3,014Tax withheld$17,080Net to you$2,411Super (12%)

Used vs unused leave

Unused days don't expire mid-claim but cannot be claimed after the child's second birthday.

110 daysentitled
Days approved90.9%
Days unused9.1%
Approved
100 days approved
That's 20 weeks at $200.94/day. Gross: $20,094, after tax: $17,080. Super contribution (12%): $2,411.

How it works

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.

  1. 1Enter your child's expected birth or adoption date (YYYY-MM-DD)
  2. 2Indicate if you are a single parent or applying with a partner
  3. 3Confirm if you meet the Work Test and Income Test for eligibility
  4. 4Enter how many days of parental leave you plan to take (max 130)
  5. 5If partnered, indicate if your partner will take a share of leave
  6. 6Check your estimated total leave days and payment, including new super guarantee (if eligible)

The figures today

The national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour, or $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week, from 1 July 2026. Most jobs are covered by an award that pays more.

Award pay rates

Worked examples

Single Parent Taking Full Entitlement

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

Child's due or birth date
2026-08-20
Are you a single parent?
Yes
Have you met the work test?
Yes
Income under $186,487 (2026-27)?
Yes
Days of Paid Parental Leave requested
130
Will your partner share leave?
N/A

Alex can claim all 130 PPL days, totalling $26,122.20 before tax, plus 12% super ($3,134.66), since the birth is after July 2025 and the child is born from 1 July 2026 (the 130-day rate).

Partners Sharing Leave

Sam and Taylor are eligible partners. Their baby's due March 2027. Sam claims 90 of his available 110 days; the remaining 40 days (including Taylor's 20 reserved days) go to Taylor.

Child's due or birth date
2027-03-15
Are you a single parent?
No
Have you met the work test?
Yes
Income under $186,487 (2026-27)?
Yes
Days of Paid Parental Leave requested
90
Will your partner share leave?
Yes

Because Sam is partnered, 20 of the 130-day family pool are reserved exclusively for Taylor, capping Sam at 110 days. Claiming 90 days pays Sam $18,084.60 before tax, plus 12% super ($2,170.15), since the birth is after 1 July 2025.

Questions people ask

How many days of Paid Parental Leave can I claim?
Up to 130 days for babies born or adopted from 1 July 2026 (120 days applied to births between July 2025 and June 2026). Single parents may claim all days. Partnered parents share the pool, with 20 days reserved exclusively for the other parent.
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 130 days as suits your household, but 20 days are reserved exclusively for each parent and can't be transferred if unused.

The terms, in plain English

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
Government program paying eligible parents up to 130 days leave at a set rate ($200.94/day before tax for 2026-27).
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 $186,487 individual (2026-27), or $386,525 combined family income. 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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