Parental Leave Pay Calculator
Estimate your government Paid Parental Leave entitlement (24 weeks at NMW for 2025-26) including 12% super and tax.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for general information purposes only. Results should not be relied upon as professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Tax rates and thresholds are based on publicly available ATO data and may change. Always consult a qualified tax agent or financial adviser for advice specific to your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for government Parental Leave Pay?
How much PPL can I get in 2025-26?
Is super paid on PPL?
Can I get PPL and employer-paid parental leave at the same time?
What is Parental Leave Pay?
Estimator for the Australian government's Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme — 24 weeks (120 days) at the National Minimum Wage for 2025-26, plus 12% Super Guarantee from 1 July 2025. Available to eligible primary carers of newborn or adopted children who pass the work test and income test.
How this calculator works
Enter your individual income, partner's income, the number of PPL days you want to take (max 120), and your marginal tax rate. The calculator first checks eligibility against the income test (individual <$180,007 OR family <$373,094), then computes gross PPL at $189.62/day, deducts tax at your marginal rate, and adds the 12% super contribution paid separately to your fund.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify you must: (1) be the primary carer of a newborn or recently adopted child, (2) meet the WORK TEST — worked 10 of the 13 months before birth/adoption, totalling at least 330 hours with no gap longer than 12 weeks, (3) meet the INCOME TEST — individual adjusted taxable income < $180,007 OR family combined < $373,094 (FY 2025-26 thresholds, indexed each 1 July), (4) be an Australian resident, (5) be on leave from work or not working during PPL days.
How Much You Get (2025-26)
Up to 120 days (24 weeks) from 1 July 2025 at the National Minimum Wage rate of $948.00/week or $189.62/day before tax. PPL is taxable income — Centrelink (or your employer if they distribute it) withholds tax at your marginal rate. The total gross over 24 weeks is $22,752. After ~30% average tax that's around $15,926 cash, plus $2,730 in super contribution — total benefit ~$18,656.
12% Super on PPL (New from 1 July 2025)
From 1 July 2025, the Government adds 12% Super Guarantee on top of PPL via the Paid Parental Leave Superannuation Contribution. It's paid as a lump sum to your nominated super fund AFTER the end of the financial year (not with each PPL payment). This addresses the 'super gap' that has historically left women with significantly less retirement savings due to time out of paid work.
Reserved Days for the Second Parent
Of the 120 days, 3 weeks (15 days) are reserved for the second parent on a 'use-it-or-lose-it' basis for children born or adopted from 1 July 2025, encouraging shared caring responsibilities (this reserved component rises to 4 weeks / 20 days from 1 July 2026). Single-parent families can claim all 120 days. Both parents can take PPL at the same time for up to 4 weeks (concurrent leave), or sequentially in any combination. Days can be taken as a single block or in flexible chunks within the first 2 years after birth.
Future Increases Already Legislated
Per the Albanese Government's Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Act 2024, PPL rose to 22 weeks from 1 July 2024, 24 weeks from 1 July 2025, and increases to 26 weeks from 1 July 2026 — a 30% increase from the 20-week baseline. The reserved 'use-it-or-lose-it' second-parent component also grows accordingly.
Updated for the 2025-26 financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026).
All calculations are performed in your browser — your data never leaves your device. Results are for general guidance only and should not be considered professional financial advice.
Built and maintained by Konstantin Iakovlev. Data sourced from the ATO and official Australian government sources.