Colorado Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in Colorado. Colorado offers a state PFL program. Estimate your weekly benefit amount and duration.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: Colorado runs its PFL through state-administered insurance funded by payroll tax. The widget below is the general paycheck calculator (not PFL-specific) and shows your gross-to-net flow including any state PFL/FAMLI deductions. To estimate your actual leave benefit, apply the wage replacement % and weekly cap listed in the program-details section below to your weekly gross.
Net Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$2,246.35
Annual Take-Home
$58,405.00
Total Tax (Annual)
$16,595.00
Paycheck Breakdown (Bi-Weekly)
| Gross Pay | $2,884.62 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $295.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | - $178.85 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | - $41.83 |
| Colorado State Tax | - $122.60 |
| Net Pay | $2,246.35 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| Colorado State Tax (estimate) | - $3,187.50 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $16,595.00 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $58,405.00 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,867.08 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Does Colorado have paid family leave?
Colorado has a state-mandated Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. Workers can receive partial wage replacement for bonding with a new child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or military exigency leave.
Colorado FAMLI details (2026): 90% of low-wage earnings tapering to about 65% at higher incomes, capped near $1,150/week; combined premium 0.9% of wages split equally; up to 12 weeks family or medical, 16 weeks combined.
Colorado PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- $1,324/week
- Contribution structure
- Employee 0.45% + employer 0.45% = 0.9% (split); 2026 wage cap $176,100
Colorado FAMLI launched January 2024 (passed by voters as Proposition 118 in 2020) providing up to 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave (16 weeks for pregnancy complications). Funded by a 0.9% payroll contribution split equally between employee and employer (0.45% each), with the wage cap matching SSA at $176,100 for 2026. The 2026 maximum weekly benefit is $1,324, indexed annually. Employers with under 10 employees are exempt from the employer share but must withhold the employee portion.
Colorado Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | Yes |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| State Income Tax | 4.4% (flat) |
| Minimum Wage | $15.16/hr |
Colorado paid family leave — frequently asked questions
Which states have paid family leave programs?
As of 2026, states with paid family leave include California, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, and Maine. Programs vary significantly in duration, benefit amount, and eligibility.
How much does paid family leave pay?
Benefits typically replace 60-90% of wages up to a weekly cap. California pays about 60-70% up to around $1,620/week, New York pays 67% up to about $1,150/week, and Washington pays up to 90% of average weekly wage up to around $1,450/week.
Is there federal paid family leave?
There is no federal paid family leave law. The federal FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave but only for employers with 50+ employees and workers who have been employed for at least 12 months. Paid leave is handled at the state level.