Minnesota Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in Minnesota. Minnesota offers a state PFL program. Estimate your weekly benefit amount and duration.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: Minnesota 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)
$2,195.87
Annual Take-Home
$57,092.50
Total Tax (Annual)
$17,907.50
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 |
| Minnesota State Tax | - $173.08 |
| Net Pay | $2,195.87 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| Minnesota State Tax (estimate) | - $4,500.00 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $17,907.50 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $57,092.50 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,757.71 |
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 Minnesota have paid family leave?
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota PFML details: Benefits begin January 1, 2026 with combined premium of 0.88% of wages (split between employer and employee for employers with 30+ workers); up to 12 weeks family leave, 12 weeks medical, 20 weeks combined per benefit year.
Minnesota PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- $1,279/week (capped, formula based on AWW)
- Contribution structure
- Employer 0.39% + employee 0.39% = 0.78% on first $176,100; benefits begin January 2026
Minnesota PFML (HF 2 of 2023) launched January 2026 with up to 12 weeks of paid family leave + 12 weeks of medical leave (combined cap 20 weeks per benefit year). The 0.78% combined contribution (split 50/50 employee/employer) on first $176,100 of wages funds the program. 2026 maximum weekly benefit is approximately $1,279 (formula based on AWW). The Family and Medical Benefits Division within DEED administers; small employers (under 30) get reduced employer-share rates.
Minnesota Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | Yes |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 9.8%) |
| Minimum Wage | $11.41/hr |
Minnesota 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.