Paid Parental Leave Calculator 2026–27
Work out how much government Paid Parental Leave you'll get, how many weeks, and how it fits with your employer's leave.
Printed from ClearCalc (clearcalc.com.au/paid-parental-leave-calculator/). Estimates only, not financial advice.
Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2026
For babies born or adopted on or after 1 July 2026, the government's Paid Parental Leave scheme pays up to 26 weeks (130 days) per child, up from 24 weeks in 2025–26. In a two-parent family, 4 weeks are reserved for each parent on a "use it or lose it" basis, and the rest can be shared however you like. Single parents can take all 26 weeks.
How much is Parental Leave Pay?
It's paid at the national minimum wage: $200.94 a day, or $1,004.70 a week before tax, from 1 July 2026. That's $2,009.40 a fortnight, and up to $26,122.20 over the full 26 weeks. It's taxable income, so you can ask Services Australia to withhold tax.
Super on Parental Leave Pay
For babies born or adopted from 1 July 2025, the government pays super of 12% of your Parental Leave Pay. The ATO pays it into your fund as a lump sum after the end of the financial year, so you don't need to do anything except keep your super details up to date.
Who is eligible?
- Income test: your adjusted taxable income must be $186,487 or less. If it's higher, you can still qualify if your combined family income is $386,525 or less (2026–27 limits).
- Work test: you need to have worked 10 of the 13 months before the birth or adoption, and at least 330 hours in that time, with no gap of more than 12 weeks.
- You must be on leave or not working on the days you're paid, and caring for the child.
Combining with employer leave
You can take government Parental Leave Pay before, after or at the same time as any paid parental leave from your employer. Employer-paid leave is taxed like normal pay. To see your take-home pay when you return to work, use the pay calculator. If you're planning childcare, check out the Child Care Subsidy calculator, and to see the leave you've already built up, try the annual leave calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many weeks of Paid Parental Leave can I get in 2026–27?
Up to 26 weeks (130 payable days) per child for births and adoptions from 1 July 2026. In a couple, 4 weeks are reserved for each parent.
Is Parental Leave Pay taxed?
Yes. It's taxable income. Services Australia can withhold tax from each payment if you ask, otherwise you may owe tax at the end of the year.
Can I get government PPL and employer leave?
Yes. Government Parental Leave Pay is paid in addition to any employer-paid leave, and you can take them in any order.
Do I get super on Parental Leave Pay?
Yes, for babies born or adopted from 1 July 2025. It's 12% of your Parental Leave Pay, paid by the ATO into your super after the end of the financial year.
Official sources used for this calculator include: Services Australia, Services Australia – Child Care Subsidy, My Aged Care. See how we calculate.
Reviewed by the ClearCalc team. Last reviewed October 2026. This calculator gives an estimate for general information only. Check important figures with the relevant government agency or a licensed professional.