Rhode Island Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in Rhode Island. Rhode Island offers a state PFL program. Estimate your weekly benefit amount and duration.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: Rhode Island 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 |
| Rhode Island 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 |
| Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island have paid family leave?
Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island TCI details (2026): About 4.62% of average weekly wages; funded by employee TDI payroll tax; up to 7 weeks per benefit year (rising to 8 weeks in 2027).
Rhode Island PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- RI Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI)
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- $1,063/week (combined max with TDI)
- Contribution structure
- Combined with TDI — see SDI rate; TCI portion of contribution
RI TCI (since 2014, expanded 2022) is funded as a portion of the TDI contribution (combined 1.3% on first $89,200 of wages for 2026). Provides up to 6 weeks of paid family leave for bonding with new child or caring for seriously ill family member (expanding to 7 weeks in 2026 under HB 7171, then 8 weeks in 2027). Maximum weekly benefit is the same as TDI ($1,063/week for 2026). RI is the smallest state with a state-administered PFL program.
Rhode Island Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | Yes |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | Yes (1.3%) |
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 6.0%) |
| Minimum Wage | $16/hr |
Rhode Island 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.