CT Paid Leave (Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave) Calculator
Estimate your 2026 weekly benefit, total paid leave payout, and income gap under Connecticut law. Eligible workers receive up to $1,016/week for up to 12 weeks.
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,016
2026 statutory cap
Max Duration
12 Weeks
Bonding / Caregiving
Wage Replacement
95%
Of average weekly wage
Waiting Period
0 Days
Before benefits start
Worked Example: A $75,000 Salary on CT Paid Leave
Here is how the Connecticut statutory formula applies to a typical worker earning $75,000 per year ($1,442/week):
Gross weekly income before leave ($75K ÷ 52)
Based on 95% of wages up to 40x state minimum wage; 60% on remainder
Total income shortfall over 12 weeks
Key Program Rules
- ✓Up to 12 weeks of paid leave (14 weeks for pregnancy-related incapacitation)
- ✓95% wage replacement on lower wages to protect lower-income families
- ✓Maximum weekly benefit of $1,016 for 2026
- ✓No unpaid waiting week
Statutory Disclosures
- Administering Agency
- CT Paid Leave Authority →
- Tax Treatment
- Subject to federal income tax; exempt from Connecticut state income tax.
- Payroll Contribution
- 0.5% payroll contribution capped at Social Security wage base
- Job Protection
- CT FMLA provides job protection for employers with 1+ employees after 3 months of tenure.
Frequently Asked Questions About CT Paid Leave
How is CT Paid Leave calculated?
CT Paid Leave calculates benefits based on Connecticut minimum wage. You receive 95% of your base weekly earnings up to 40 times the state minimum wage, plus 60% of any earnings above that amount, up to $1,016/week in 2026.
Sources: Official Connecticut program site, our methodology.
Program rules last verified 2026-09-29. Confirm current figures with the agency before filing a claim.
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