Delaware Paid Leave (Healthy Delaware Families Act) Calculator
Estimate your 2026 weekly benefit, total paid leave payout, and income gap under Delaware law. Eligible workers receive up to $900/week for up to 12 weeks.
Max Weekly Benefit
$900
2026 statutory cap
Max Duration
12 Weeks
Bonding / Caregiving
Wage Replacement
80%
Of average weekly wage
Waiting Period
0 Days
Before benefits start
Worked Example: A $75,000 Salary on DE Paid Leave
Here is how the Delaware statutory formula applies to a typical worker earning $75,000 per year ($1,442/week):
Gross weekly income before leave ($75K ÷ 52)
Based on 80% of average weekly wage
Total income shortfall over 12 weeks
Key Program Rules
- ✓New statewide program operational for 2026
- ✓Up to 12 weeks of parental leave
- ✓80% wage replacement up to $900 per week
Statutory Disclosures
- Administering Agency
- Delaware Division of Paid Leave →
- Tax Treatment
- Subject to federal income tax; consult DE revenue rules for state taxability.
- Payroll Contribution
- 0.8% payroll contribution split between employer and employee
- Job Protection
- Guarantees job protection similar to federal FMLA upon return.
Frequently Asked Questions About DE Paid Leave
When do Delaware Paid Leave benefits start?
Delaware Paid Leave benefit payments begin in 2026 under the Healthy Delaware Families Act.
Sources: Delaware Division of Paid Leave, our methodology.
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