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2026 payments · $677.60 tier thresholdConnecticut Paid Leave Calculator 2026
Enter your wages to estimate weekly Connecticut Paid Leave benefits for 2026. See how the estimate is calculated, then copy or print your summary.
The extra 2 weeks require qualifying incapacity during pregnancy; they do not apply to every pregnancy or bonding claim.
Covered gross earnings in your highest quarter of the first four of the last five completed quarters.
Use the second-highest quarter from the same base period.
Enter your wages to estimate.
This is a gross, full-week 2026 estimate. The duration total assumes all selected weeks are approved and unused. Employment coverage, qualifying reasons, prior leave, intermittent or reduced schedules, other income and taxes are not determined here.
Calculation reference
| Rule | Applicable amount or method |
|---|---|
| Effective period | January 1–December 31, 2026; CT minimum wage is $16.94/hour. |
| Average weekly wage | Floor((highest quarter + second-highest quarter) ÷ 26) to a whole dollar before calculating benefits. |
| Lower tier | 95% of average weekly wage up to $677.60 (40 × $16.94). |
| Upper tier and cap | 60% of average weekly wage over $677.60; combined benefit capped at $1,016.40 (60 × $16.94). |
| Minimum earnings | At least $2,325 from covered employment in the highest base-period quarter; other eligibility requirements apply. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the 2026 CT Paid Leave rates?
The minimum wage is $16.94, giving a lower-tier threshold of $677.60 and a weekly benefit cap of $1,016.40. Benefits replace 95% up to the threshold and 60% above it.
Why is average weekly wage rounded before calculating benefits?
CT Paid Leave directs claimants to add their two highest base-period quarters, divide by 26 and round down to the next lower whole dollar. For example, $9,500 plus $8,750 produces a $701 average weekly wage and a $657.76 weekly benefit.
Does meeting the $2,325 wage test mean I qualify?
No. You must also meet covered-employment or enrolled self-employment rules and have an eligible leave reason. Normally you must be currently employed by a covered employer or have been employed within the preceding 12 weeks.
When are 14 weeks available?
Standard qualifying leave can provide up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period. Up to 2 additional weeks are available for qualifying incapacity during pregnancy. Prior leave usage, intermittent schedules, safe-leave limits and approved dates can reduce the actual duration.
How much does CT Paid Leave pay per week?
Examples for 2026 with steady wages, so each of the two highest base-period quarters equals one quarter of annual wages. Gross estimates from the calculator above; eligibility is not assessed.
| Annual wages | Two highest quarters | Weekly benefit |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $15,000 | $547.20 |
| $45,000 | $22,500 | $756.16 |
| $60,000 | $30,000 | $928.96 |
| $80,000 | $40,000 | $1,016.40 |
| $100,000 | $50,000 | $1,016.40 |
| $150,000 | $75,000 | $1,016.40 |
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