Colorado Paid Family Leave 2026
Last updated: · Source: Colorado FAMLI
Colorado FAMLI
90% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks · effective 2024-01-01
Program Details
90% of wages for earners at or below half the state average weekly wage; a lower blended rate above that, up to the weekly cap, which is recalculated roughly twice a year.
Job protection applies to employers of any size. Colorado's 10-employee figure only determines who pays the employer share of FAMLI premiums — it does not gate eligibility for leave or job protection.
| Weeks available | 12 |
| Wage replacement | 90% (tiered) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,448 |
| Effective since | 2024-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | Yes |
Estimate Your Colorado Benefit
Estimated Colorado FAMLI benefit
$900.00
per week
$10,800.00
over 12 weeks
90% of wages for earners at or below half the state average weekly wage; a lower blended rate above that, up to the weekly cap, which is recalculated roughly twice a year. Confirm your exact benefit with Colorado FAMLI's official calculator before making decisions.
Paid Family Leave benefits typically run concurrently with any federal FMLA leave that also qualifies — PFL pays you, FMLA protects your job. Check your FMLA eligibility →
How This Works With FMLA
Federal FMLA protects your job during qualifying leave but pays nothing. Colorado FAMLI is a separate state benefit that pays part of your wages during that same period. When a leave qualifies under both, they typically run concurrently — FMLA protects your position while FAMLI replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado FAMLI replaces approximately 90% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,448 per week, for up to 12 weeks.
Bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition and military family qualifying exigencies.
No. Federal FMLA protects your job but pays nothing. Colorado FAMLI is a separate state benefit that pays you during leave. The two typically run concurrently when a leave qualifies under both.
Apply directly through the official FAMLI website, generally before or shortly after your leave begins, with supporting documentation for your reason for leave.