DC Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in District of Columbia. District of Columbia offers a state PFL program. Estimate your weekly benefit amount and duration.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: District of Columbia 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)
$2,239.13
Annual Take-Home
$58,217.50
Total Tax (Annual)
$16,782.50
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 |
| D.C. State Tax | - $129.81 |
| Net Pay | $2,239.13 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| D.C. State Tax (estimate) | - $3,375.00 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $16,782.50 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $58,217.50 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,851.46 |
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 District of Columbia have paid family leave?
District of Columbia 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.
DC PFL details (2026): Up to 90% of average weekly wage on a sliding scale, capped; employer-funded 0.26% payroll tax; up to 12 weeks family/medical and 2 weeks prenatal per year.
District of Columbia PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- DC Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- $1,153/week (90% of average weekly wage for first $1,000 of pay)
- Contribution structure
- Employer 0.26% (employee pays nothing); on all wages
DC PFL (effective July 2020) is funded entirely by a 0.26% employer-only contribution on all wages — DC residents working in DC pay nothing. The program provides up to 12 weeks each of family-care, medical, parental, and prenatal leave (combined cap 12 weeks/year). Maximum weekly benefit for 2026 is $1,153, with 90% wage replacement on the first $1,000 of average weekly wage and 50% on amounts above. DC residents working outside DC are not covered (no reciprocity).
District of Columbia Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | Yes |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 10.8%) |
| Minimum Wage | $17.95/hr |
District of Columbia 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.