Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Calculator
Calculate your statutory government Paid Parental Leave payments and evaluate employer top-up schemes for 2025–2026.
Australian Paid Parental Leave Scheme Rules
To qualify for Australian Government Paid Parental Leave, parents must meet the work test (worked 10 of the 13 months prior to birth/adoption) and individual income threshold tests.
Explore Annual Leave & Leave Loading
Check your ordinary 4-week annual leave accrual and 17.5% leave loading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
How many weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) are provided in 2025–2026?
Under the Australian Government scheme, eligible parents can receive up to 24 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (increasing to 26 weeks by July 2026) paid at the National Minimum Wage rate ($915.90 per 5-day week, or $183.18/day).
Is Paid Parental Leave taxable in Australia?
Yes, Centrelink Paid Parental Leave is treated as taxable income. PAYG tax is withheld according to your individual tax bracket, and it forms part of your taxable income for the financial year.