Connecticut Paid Family Leave 2026
Last updated: · Source: Connecticut Paid Leave
Connecticut Paid Leave
95% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks · effective 2022-01-01
Program Details
95% of wages up to 40x the CT minimum wage; 60% of wages above that threshold, up to the weekly cap.
| Weeks available | 12 |
| Wage replacement | 95% (tiered) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,016 |
| Effective since | 2022-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | Yes |
Estimate Your Connecticut Benefit
Estimated Connecticut Paid Leave benefit
$950.00
per week
$11,400.00
over 12 weeks
95% of wages up to 40x the CT minimum wage; 60% of wages above that threshold, up to the weekly cap. Confirm your exact benefit with Connecticut Paid Leave'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. Connecticut Paid Leave 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 CT PFL replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut Paid Leave replaces approximately 95% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,016 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, not your paycheck. Connecticut Paid Leave is a state benefit that replaces part of your wages while you're off. When your leave qualifies under both, they usually run at the same time.
Apply directly through the official CT PFL site — usually right before or just after your leave starts — and submit the medical or family documentation they request.