New York Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in New York. New York offers a state PFL program. Estimate your weekly benefit amount and duration.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: New York 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)
$2,210.29
Annual Take-Home
$57,467.50
Total Tax (Annual)
$17,532.50
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 |
| New York State Tax | - $158.65 |
| Net Pay | $2,210.29 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| New York State Tax (estimate) | - $4,125.00 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $17,532.50 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $57,467.50 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,788.96 |
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 New York have paid family leave?
New York 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.
New York PFL details (2026): 67% of average weekly wage up to a state cap (capped near $1,184/week in 2026); employee-funded payroll deduction (0.388% of wages, capped); up to 12 weeks per year.
New York PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- NY Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- $1,177.32/week (67% of state AWW)
- Contribution structure
- Employee 0.388% on wages up to $91,373 (2026 cap); no employer share
NY PFL (since 2018) is funded entirely by employee contributions of 0.388% on wages up to $91,373 for 2026 — no employer share. Provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave per 52-week period for bonding, family-care, or military-family needs. 2026 maximum weekly benefit is $1,177.32 (67% of state AWW). Coverage is automatic for most employees; self-employed individuals can opt in within 26 weeks of starting/becoming self-employed.
New York Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | Yes |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | Yes (0.5%) |
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 10.9%) |
| Minimum Wage | $17/hr |
New York paid family leave — frequently asked questions
How much does New York Paid Family Leave pay in 2026?
NY PFL pays 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, capped at 67% of the New York State Average Weekly Wage. The 2026 maximum benefit is $1,177.32 per week. Coverage runs up to 12 weeks per 52-week period for bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or military-family qualifying needs. Benefits begin on the first day of leave — there is no waiting period.
How much do New York employees pay for PFL in 2026?
Employees pay 0.388% of wages up to a 2026 wage cap of $91,373 — a maximum annual contribution of about $354.53. Employers do not contribute. Coverage is automatic for most employees through the same disability carrier that provides DBL (NY's statutory short-term disability). Self-employed individuals can opt in within 26 weeks of starting or becoming self-employed; otherwise they wait two years to be eligible.
Does New York PFL provide job protection?
Yes — unlike California PFL, New York PFL provides job protection automatically, regardless of employer size. Workers must be reinstated to the same or comparable position, with the same pay and benefits, after returning from PFL. Health insurance must continue during leave on the same terms as before. This makes NY PFL more comprehensive than CA PFL, which relies on the federal FMLA (50+ employee threshold) or NY's own CFRA equivalent for job protection.