Paid Parental Leave Calculator
Estimate your government Paid Parental Leave in Australia. Choose the number of weeks, the scheme is paid at the national minimum wage and is expanding toward 26 weeks.
How we estimate this
Government Parental Leave Pay is paid at the national minimum wage (around $915 a week in 2026), not your salary. The number of weeks is increasing in stages toward 26 weeks, check your eligibility and current entitlement at Services Australia.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Understanding paid parental leaves in Australia
Government Parental Leave Pay is paid at the national minimum wage (around $915 a week in 2026), not your salary. The number of weeks is increasing in stages toward 26 weeks, check your eligibility and current entitlement at Services Australia.
Any employer-paid parental leave is separate and on top of the government scheme. Government Parental Leave Pay is taxable and subject to eligibility tests, including a work and income test.
Frequently asked questions
How much is paid parental leave in Australia?
Government Parental Leave Pay is paid at the national minimum wage (around $915 a week in 2026), for a number of weeks that is increasing toward 26. It is separate from any employer scheme.
Is paid parental leave based on my salary?
No, the government scheme is paid at the national minimum wage, regardless of your salary. Employer-paid parental leave, if offered, is separate and on top.
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