How much paid maternity leave are you actually owed in California?
Most California moms leave $5,000-$15,000 of paid leave on the table because they don't know what's available. Find out yours in 60 seconds.
~$22KAvg. paid out
18-22Weeks of leave
90%Wage replacement*
Step 1 of 4
When are you due?
We'll use this to calculate your filing deadlines.
Step 2 of 4
What's your annual W-2 income?
Used to calculate your weekly benefit. We don't store this.
Step 3 of 4
Anticipated delivery type?
Affects how many weeks of SDI you'll receive postpartum.
Vaginal delivery (no complications anticipated)6 weeks SDI postpartum
C-section8 weeks SDI postpartum
Vaginal with complications expected6+ weeks SDI with extension up to 52 weeks possible
Not sure yetWe'll show vaginal as default — easy to update later
Step 4 of 4
How big is your employer?
Determines your job protection coverage.
50 or more employeesFull protection: PDL + CFRA + FMLA
5 to 49 employeesState protection: PDL + CFRA
Fewer than 5 employeesLimited state job protection
Your Estimated California Paid Leave
$0
0 weeks of paid leave
$0Estimated weekly benefit
0%Wage replacement rate
Your Personalized Leave Timeline
Based on your due date and delivery type. Each phase pays you separately — you have to file SDI and PFL as separate claims.
⚠️ Critical Filing Deadlines (Don't Miss These)
Note: This estimate uses 2026 EDD rates and assumes you've paid into CASDI. Numbers are approximations — your actual benefit is calculated by EDD based on your full base period. The maximum 2026 weekly SDI/PFL benefit is $1,710. For complications, extensions up to a total of 52 weeks of SDI are possible with medical certification.
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