States With Paid Family Leave Programs

2026

Complete list of 13 US states + DC with state-mandated Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs in 2026, including contribution rates and benefit amounts.

Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated

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States with state-administered PFL programs (alphabetical)

A state qualifies if it has a state-administered Paid Family Leave program providing wage replacement for qualifying caregiving leave. Excludes employer-discretionary leave and FMLA (which is unpaid).

  1. 1

    California

    California — Started 2004 (first PFL in country). Up to 8 weeks at 70%-90% wage replacement (under SB 951). Max $1,681/week (2026). Employee-only contribution 1.2% (no wage cap).

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  2. 2

    Colorado

    Colorado — FAMLI launched January 2024. Up to 12 weeks family + 16 weeks pregnancy complications. Max $1,324/week. 0.9% contribution split 50/50 (employer/employee).

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  3. 3

    Connecticut

    Connecticut — CT Paid Leave benefits effective January 2022. Up to 12 weeks (+2 weeks pregnancy). Max $981.93/week. Employee-only 0.5% on wages up to $176,100.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  4. 4

    Delaware

    Delaware — Delaware Paid Leave benefits beginning January 2026. Up to 12 weeks. Max $900/week. 0.8% contribution (0.4% mandatory employer + 0.4% optional employee).

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  5. 5

    DC

    DC — DC PFL effective July 2020. Up to 12 weeks each (family-care, medical, parental, prenatal). Max $1,153/week. Employer-only 0.26% on all wages.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  6. 6

    Maine

    Maine — Maine PFML benefits beginning May 2026. Up to 12 weeks. Max $1,070/week. 1% combined contribution (0.5% employer + 0.5% employee).

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  7. 7

    Maryland

    Maryland — Maryland FAMLI benefits beginning July 2026. Up to 12 weeks (24 combined parental + medical). Max ~$1,000/week. 0.9% combined contribution.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  8. 8

    Massachusetts

    Massachusetts — MA PFML benefits effective January 2021. Up to 12 weeks family + 20 weeks medical. Max $1,170.64/week. 0.88% combined.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  9. 9

    Minnesota

    Minnesota — MN PFML launched January 2026. Up to 12 weeks family + 12 weeks medical (20 combined). Max ~$1,279/week. 0.78% combined.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  10. 10

    New Jersey

    New Jersey — NJ FLI since 2009 (expanded 2019). Up to 12 weeks. Max $1,081/week. Employee-only 0.33% on wages up to $176,100. Funded with TDI.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
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    New York

    New York — NY PFL since 2018. Up to 12 weeks. Max $1,177.32/week. Employee-only 0.388% on wages up to $91,373.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
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    Oregon

    Oregon — Paid Leave Oregon effective September 2023. Up to 12 weeks (14 with pregnancy complications). Max $1,648.60/week. 1.0% combined (0.6% employee + 0.4% employer).

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  13. 13

    Rhode Island

    Rhode Island — RI TCI since 2014 (expanded 2022). Up to 7 weeks as of 2026 (raised from 6). Max $1,063/week. Funded as portion of TDI 1.3% employee contribution.

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →
  14. 14

    Washington

    Washington — WA PFML effective January 2020. Up to 12 weeks family + 12 weeks medical. Max $1,562/week. 0.9943% combined (0.7164% employee + 0.2776% employer).

    paycheck → income tax → property tax → cost of living →

Methodology note: This listicle is curated based on Q1 2026 data verified against each state's Department of Revenue + Tax Foundation 50-state reports. Rankings reflect tax structure and are not investment advice. Cost of living, employment opportunities, climate, and personal preferences should also factor into relocation decisions.