How many weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) are available in 2025-26?

From 1 July 2024, PPL is 22 weeks (110 payable days) at the national minimum wage rate of $915.90 per week before tax. This increases to 24 weeks from 1 July 2026. Both parents can share the 22 weeks flexibly.

What is the income test for PPL?

To be eligible for PPL, your individual adjusted taxable income must be $168,865 or less in the financial year before the date of claim or birth. There is no family income test — only the claimant's individual income is assessed.

Can both parents share PPL?

Yes, both parents can share the 22 weeks of PPL between them. Dad and Partner Pay has been rolled into PPL — there is no longer a separate payment. Each parent must individually meet the income and work tests.

What is the work test for PPL?

You must have worked in at least 10 of the 13 months before the birth or adoption date, and worked at least 330 hours in that 10-month period (approximately 1 day per week). This includes employment, self-employment, and some unpaid work in a family business.

Parental Leave Calculator Australia — FY 2025-26

Q: Does the government pay super on PPL?

Yes, from 1 July 2025, the government pays 12% superannuation guarantee (SG) on PPL payments directly to your super fund. For the full 22 weeks at $915.90/week, this is approximately $2,418 in super contributions.

Estimate your PPL entitlement (22 weeks), employer top-up income, and plan your total leave period including super on PPL from 1 July 2025.

PPL is 22 weeks at $915.90/week (national minimum wage). From 1 July 2025, the government pays 12% super on PPL. Increases to 24 weeks from 1 July 2026.

Individual income (last FY)

Adjusted taxable income — must be $168,865 or less

Hours worked in qualifying period

Must be 330+ hrs in 10 of 13 months before birth

Claiming parent

Both parents can share the 22 weeks

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How to Use This Calculator

Tab "PPL Estimate"

Enter your individual income (last financial year), hours worked in the qualifying period, and select the claiming parent type. The calculator checks your eligibility against the $168,865 income test and 330-hour work test, then shows your gross PPL payment (22 weeks at $915.90/week), estimated tax, and the 12% super the government pays on PPL from 1 July 2025.

Tab "Employer Top-Up"

Enter your employer paid parental leave weeks, whether it's at full or half pay, and your salary. See total income during leave combining PPL and employer leave, the income gap compared to your normal salary, and how much savings you may need to cover the difference.

Tab "Leave Planner"

Plan your total time off by entering PPL weeks, employer leave weeks, annual leave balance, and any additional unpaid leave. See your total leave duration, a financial timeline showing the order of payments, and any unpaid gap you need to prepare for.

The Formulas

PPL gross payment:
22 weeks x $915.90/week = $20,150 (before tax)

Tax on PPL:
PAYG withholding based on annualised PPL income using FY 2025-26 tax brackets

Super on PPL (from 1 July 2025):
$20,150 x 12% = $2,418 (paid by government to your super fund)

Income gap during leave:
(Annual salary / 52 - $915.90) x PPL weeks

FY 2025-26 tax brackets (Stage 3):
$0 - $18,200: 0%
$18,201 - $45,000: 16%
$45,001 - $135,000: 30%
$135,001 - $190,000: 37%
$190,001+: 45%

PPL is taxable income and counts toward your total assessable income for the financial year. Your employer (or Services Australia) withholds tax at the applicable PAYG rate.

Example

Sarah — Marketing Manager in Melbourne, Salary $95,000

Primary carer, worked 800 hours in qualifying period, employer offers 14 weeks at full pay. Plans to take 12 months off total.

PPL eligibilityYes — income $95K < $168,865, hours 800 > 330

Gross PPL (22 weeks)$20,150

Super on PPL$2,418 (12% paid by government)

Employer leave (14 wks full pay)$25,577

Total paid leave36 weeks paid, 16 weeks unpaid = 52 weeks

Sarah receives $20,150 in PPL plus $25,577 from her employer over 36 paid weeks. She uses 4 weeks of annual leave and takes 12 weeks unpaid to reach her 12-month goal. The government pays $2,418 in super on her PPL — a new benefit from 1 July 2025.

FY 2025-26 Parental Leave Rates

Item	Rate / Limit
PPL duration	22 weeks (from 1 July 2024)
PPL rate	$915.90/week (national minimum wage, before tax)
PPL gross (22 weeks)	$20,150
Income test	$168,865 individual adjusted taxable income
Work test	330 hrs in 10 of 13 months before birth
Super on PPL	12% SG (government-paid, from 1 July 2025)
Sharing	Both parents can share 22 weeks
Stillborn entitlement	8 weeks minimum
Future increase	24 weeks from 1 July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPL taxable?▼

Yes, PPL is taxable income. Tax is withheld at the time of payment (PAYG withholding). The amount withheld depends on whether your employer or Services Australia pays you — your employer uses your regular tax rate, while Services Australia uses standard withholding rates. PPL counts toward your total assessable income for the financial year.

What happened to Dad and Partner Pay?▼

Dad and Partner Pay (previously 2 weeks) has been rolled into the main PPL scheme. There is no longer a separate payment. Both parents can now share the full 22 weeks of PPL between them, with each parent needing to meet their own income and work tests. This gives families more flexibility in how they use their leave.

Can I receive PPL and employer parental leave at the same time?▼

Yes, you can receive PPL concurrently with employer-paid parental leave. Many parents stack employer leave and PPL to maximise their income during leave. Your employer may have specific policies about how leave payments are structured — check your enterprise agreement or employment contract.

How does super on PPL work?▼

From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government pays 12% superannuation guarantee on PPL payments directly to your super fund. For the full 22 weeks at $915.90/week ($20,150 total), this means approximately $2,418 in super contributions. You do not need to do anything — the payment is automatic. This addresses the super gap that parents (particularly mothers) experience during career breaks.

What if my baby is stillborn?▼

If your baby is stillborn or dies shortly after birth, you are entitled to a minimum of 8 weeks of PPL, regardless of other circumstances. You may also be entitled to the full 22 weeks depending on your situation. Services Australia can provide guidance on eligibility and support services available.

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