Paid Parental Leave Calculator
Turn government PPL, employer leave and time away from work into one after-tax cashflow estimate.
01 —PLAN
Maximum 130 days for 2026-27.
02 —CASHFLOW
Estimated after-tax cash$61,243
Government PPL gross$26,122
Employer-paid leave gross$0
Worked income$50,000
Estimated tax, Medicare and HELP$14,879
PPL super contribution (12%)$3,135
The tax estimate uses resident rates, LITO, Medicare levy and optional HELP. It excludes Medicare levy surcharge, offsets other than LITO and payroll withholding timing.
What this estimate includes
- Government PPL days and rates come from central config.
- Government PPL super is shown separately from cash.
- Employer policies can offset or coordinate with government PPL; confirm payroll treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parental Leave Pay taxable?
Yes. Parental Leave Pay is taxable income, so the calculator includes it in the annual resident tax estimate.
How much PPL is available in 2026-27?
For a child born or adopted from 1 July 2026, the family maximum is 130 days (26 weeks) at the national minimum wage-linked daily rate.
Does PPL receive super?
Government-funded super is 12% of Parental Leave Pay for eligible children born or adopted from 1 July 2025, paid by the ATO after the financial year.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Reviewed: 28 July 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26 and 2026-27
Cashflow estimate only. It excludes MLS, most offsets, payroll withholding timing and employer-policy coordination rules.
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