Paid Leave Oregon Calculator
Estimate your 2026 weekly benefit, total paid leave payout, and income gap under Oregon law. Eligible workers receive up to $1,692/week for up to 12 weeks.
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,692
2026 statutory cap
Max Duration
12 Weeks
Bonding / Caregiving
Wage Replacement
100%
Of average weekly wage
Waiting Period
0 Days
Before benefits start
Worked Example: A $75,000 Salary on Paid Leave OR
Here is how the Oregon statutory formula applies to a typical worker earning $75,000 per year ($1,442/week):
Gross weekly income before leave ($75K ÷ 52)
Based on 100% of wages up to 65% of state average weekly wage; 50% on remainder
Total income shortfall over 12 weeks
Key Program Rules
- ✓100% wage replacement for lower-wage workers (one of the only 100% baseline programs in the US)
- ✓Up to 12 weeks of paid leave (14 weeks for pregnancy/birth complications)
- ✓High maximum benefit cap of $1,692/week for 2026
- ✓Zero waiting week — benefits start immediately on day one
Statutory Disclosures
- Administering Agency
- Oregon Employment Department →
- Tax Treatment
- Subject to federal income tax; subject to Oregon state income tax.
- Payroll Contribution
- 0.6% employee contribution of gross wages
- Job Protection
- Job protection applies after 90 consecutive calendar days of employment with your current employer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paid Leave OR
How does Oregon achieve 100% wage replacement?
Paid Leave Oregon replaces 100% of earnings up to 65% of the statewide average weekly wage. Wages above that threshold are replaced at 50%, up to the statutory maximum of $1,692/week in 2026.
Does Paid Leave Oregon protect my job?
Yes, if you have been employed with your employer for at least 90 calendar days prior to beginning leave, your employer must return you to your same or equivalent job.
Sources: Official Oregon 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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