Rules verified 2026-09-29 • New Jersey

New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (NJ FLI) Calculator

Estimate your 2026 weekly benefit, total paid leave payout, and income gap under New Jersey law. Eligible workers receive up to $1,119/week for up to 12 weeks.

Max Weekly Benefit

$1,119

2026 statutory cap

Max Duration

12 Weeks

Bonding / Caregiving

Wage Replacement

85%

Of average weekly wage

Waiting Period

7 Days

Before benefits start

Paid Family Leave Calculator

See your state benefits, income gap, and how much to save for leave

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New Jersey Has Paid Family Leave

Program since 2009 \u2022 Up to 12 weeks \u2022 85% wage replacement

Total PFL Benefit (12 weeks)

$13,428

Weekly Salary

$1,442

Weekly Benefit

$1,119

Weekly Gap

-$323

Income During Leave

Savings Plan for Leave

Total Gap to Cover

$3,880

Save per Month (6 mo)

$647

Save per Month (12 mo)

$323

Leave Timeline

12w paid
Week 1FMLA protection: 12 weeksWeek 12

Top States for Paid Family Leave

1. Oregon
$17,308100% / 12wk
2. Washington
$15,57790% / 12wk
3. Colorado
$15,57790% / 12wk
4. Minnesota
$15,57790% / 12wk
5. Maine
$14,98890% / 12wk

All States with Paid Family Leave (13)

California
70% \u2022 8wk \u2022 max $1,765/wk
Colorado
90% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,448/wk
Connecticut
95% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,016/wk
Delaware
80% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $900/wk
District of Columbia
90% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,190/wk
Maine
90% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,249/wk
Massachusetts
80% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,230/wk
Minnesota
90% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,423/wk
New Jersey
85% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,119/wk
New York
67% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,228/wk
Oregon
100% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,692/wk
Rhode Island
60% \u2022 6wk \u2022 max $1,150/wk
Washington
90% \u2022 12wk \u2022 max $1,647/wk

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Worked Example: A $75,000 Salary on NJ FLI

Here is how the New Jersey statutory formula applies to a typical worker earning $75,000 per year ($1,442/week):

Regular Weekly Pay$1,442

Gross weekly income before leave ($75K ÷ 52)

NJ FLI Weekly Benefit$1,119

Based on 85% of average weekly wage up to the state statutory cap

Estimated Savings Gap$3,876

Total income shortfall over 12 weeks

Key Program Rules

  • ✓12 consecutive weeks of family leave, or up to 56 intermittent days
  • ✓Generous 85% wage replacement rate up to $1,119 per week in 2026
  • ✓Can be paired with Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) for birthing mothers
  • ✓No state income tax on NJ FLI benefit payments

Statutory Disclosures

Tax Treatment
Subject to federal income tax; exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
Payroll Contribution
0.00% to 0.09% (fluctuates annually based on trust fund balance)
Job Protection
Job protection is provided under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) for employers with 30+ employees.

Frequently Asked Questions About NJ FLI

What is the weekly maximum for New Jersey FLI in 2026?

For 2026, New Jersey Family Leave Insurance pays 85% of your average weekly wage up to a maximum of $1,119 per week.

Can I take NJ FLI intermittently?

Yes. You can take either 12 continuous weeks or up to 56 intermittent individual days within 12 months of the child’s birth or adoption.

Sources: Official New Jersey program site, our methodology.

Program rules last verified 2026-09-29. Confirm current figures with the agency before filing a claim.

Compare With Other State Paid Family Leave Programs

Explore paid leave formulas and weekly caps across other states with statutory programs:

California (CA EDD PFL) →Colorado (CO FAMLI) →Massachusetts (MA PFML) →New York (NY PFL) →Washington (WA PFML) →Oregon (Paid Leave OR) →Connecticut (CT Paid Leave) →District of Columbia (DC PFL) →Rhode Island (RI TCI) →Delaware (DE Paid Leave) →Maine (ME PFML) →Minnesota (MN Paid Leave) →