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Connecticut Paid Leave calculator

Enter your gross wage and instantly estimate your 2026 Connecticut Paid Leave (CT PFML) weekly benefit under the state's two-tier formula, which is tied directly to the Connecticut minimum wage.

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Based on the Connecticut Paid Leave formula for 2026, tied to the current CT minimum wage. Your actual benefit is set by the CT Paid Leave Authority using the average of your two highest-earning quarters, not a single wage figure.

Not legal or benefits advice. Estimates only — the official program calculator is authoritative. See ctpaidleave.org.
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How the Connecticut Paid Leave weekly benefit is calculated

Connecticut Paid Leave (CT PFML) has been paying benefits since 2022. It replaces part of your wages while you're on approved medical, family, or safe leave. Unlike most other states, Connecticut's formula and cap are pegged directly to the Connecticut minimum wage, which is currently $16.94/hour (2026) — so the thresholds rise automatically whenever the minimum wage does. Looking for a ctpaidleave.org benefit calculator to see how much you'll get? The state site explains the rules, but this page runs the exact math instantly.

The formula. 95% of your average weekly wage (AWW) up to 40× the CT minimum wage ($677.60); plus 60% of the portion of your AWW above $677.60. However you slice it, the weekly benefit is capped at 60× the CT minimum wage — $1,016.40/week as of January 1, 2026.

How long does the benefit last?

Connecticut Paid Leave provides up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for your own serious health condition, bonding with a new child, caring for a family member, organ/bone-marrow donation, or family-violence (safe) leave. An additional 2 weeks may be available for incapacity related to pregnancy.

Connecticut Paid Leave FAQ (2026)

How much does CT Paid Leave pay in 2026?

You get 95% of your average weekly wage up to $677.60 (40× the CT minimum wage), plus 60% of anything above that. The maximum weekly benefit is 60× the CT minimum wage — $1,016.40 as of January 1, 2026.

Is Connecticut Paid Leave new?

No — CT Paid Leave has been paying claims since January 2022, making it one of the more established programs on this list, alongside Washington, California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado, Oregon, and the longer-running Rhode Island and Hawaii disability programs.

Who is eligible for Connecticut Paid Leave?

Most W-2 employees who have earned at least $2,325 in wages within the highest-earning quarter of the base period, and who currently work (or recently worked) for a covered CT employer, are eligible. Self-employed workers can opt in voluntarily. See ctpaidleave.org for full rules.

Is the benefit taxable?

Paid Leave benefits are generally expected to be treated as taxable income for federal purposes, similar to other state paid-leave programs, but confirm current guidance with the IRS or a tax professional.