Minnesota Paid Family Leave 2026
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Minnesota Paid Leave
90% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks (20 combined max) · effective 2026-01-01
Program Details
90% of wages up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, 66% of wages from 50-100% of SAWW, and 55% of wages above that, up to the weekly cap. Up to 12 weeks each for medical and family leave, capped at 20 combined weeks per benefit year.
| Weeks available | 12 (20 combined max) |
| Wage replacement | 90% (tiered) |
| Max weekly benefit | $1,423 |
| Effective since | 2026-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | No |
Estimate Your Minnesota Benefit
Estimated Minnesota Paid Leave benefit
$900.00
per week
$10,800.00
over 12 weeks
90% of wages up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, 66% of wages from 50-100% of SAWW, and 55% of wages above that, up to the weekly cap. Up to 12 weeks each for medical and family leave, capped at 20 combined weeks per benefit year. Confirm your exact benefit with Minnesota 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. Minnesota 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 MN Paid Leave replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota Paid Leave replaces approximately 90% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,423 per week, for up to 12 weeks.
Bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, .
No. Federal FMLA protects your job but pays nothing. Minnesota Paid Leave 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 MN Paid Leave website, generally before or shortly after your leave begins, with supporting documentation for your reason for leave.