Paternity Leave Calculator Australia
Plan your leave dates and understand Parental Leave Pay for fathers and partners, based on Services Australia and Fair Work guidance.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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Fill in your details and press calculate to see your leave dates, notice deadlines and pay estimate.
Australian parental leave at a glance
- Parental Leave Pay (government): up to 130 days per family for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2026 (26 weeks on a 5-day week); 120 days for a child born from 1 July 2025.
- Partner days: if you have a partner when you claim, 20 days are reserved for them.
- Rate: $200.94 a day before tax ($1,004.70 per 5-day week) for days taken in 2026–27; $189.62 a day in 2025–26. It is taxable.
- Super: a 12% superannuation contribution is paid on Parental Leave Pay for children born from 1 July 2025.
- Unpaid parental leave: up to 12 months, plus a request for up to 12 more, for employees with 12 months of continuous service.
Who can get Parental Leave Pay?
You must meet an income test, a work test and residence rules set by Services Australia. Check the official pages before you plan — the exact thresholds can change each year.
How to use the calculator for Australia
Australia's rules depend on how your family shares its days, so the calculator uses manual entry here. Enter the number of days you plan to take (for example, the 20 reserved partner days) and add any employer-paid leave. To see the effect on income, use the paternity pay calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Editorial note: we summarise official government guidance and link to it. Laws change — always confirm your entitlement with your employer or the relevant authority. This page is not legal advice.