How is the Connecticut Paid Leave benefit calculated?

CT Paid Leave replaces 95% of your average weekly wage on the portion up to 40 times the state minimum wage, then 60% on any wage above that. The weekly benefit is capped at 60 times the minimum wage.

Does Connecticut have a separate state disability program?

Connecticut does not run a separate short-term disability insurance program. The same Paid Family & Medical Leave program covers leave for your own serious health condition as well as caring for a family member.

What is the maximum weekly benefit?

The cap is 60 times the Connecticut minimum wage. At the 2025 minimum wage of $16.35 per hour, that equals $981.00 per week. The cap rises automatically when the minimum wage increases.

How long can I receive benefits?

Most workers can receive up to 12 weeks of CT Paid Leave benefits in a 12-month period, with up to 2 additional weeks available for a serious health condition arising from pregnancy.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is an independent estimate to help you plan. Your actual benefit is determined by the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority based on your verified wage records.

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Connecticut Paid Leave at a glance

Connecticut funds wage replacement through the Connecticut Paid Family & Medical Leave (CT Paid Leave) program rather than a standalone state disability fund. The same program pays benefits whether you take leave for your own serious health condition or to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or for certain military and safe-leave reasons. This calculator estimates the weekly benefit you could receive based on your earnings.

How it works

CT Paid Leave uses a two-tier replacement formula tied to the state minimum wage. The portion of your average weekly wage up to 40 times the minimum wage is replaced at 95%, and any wage above that threshold is replaced at 60%. The total weekly benefit can never exceed 60 times the minimum wage.

At the 2025 minimum wage of $16.35 per hour:

Tier threshold = 40 × $16.35 = $654.00 per week
Weekly cap     = 60 × $16.35 = $981.00 per week

If AWW ≤ $654:  benefit = AWW × 0.95
If AWW > $654:  benefit = ($654 × 0.95) + (AWW − $654) × 0.60

Your average weekly wage (AWW) is your total base-period wages divided by the number of weeks you worked.

Example and notes

A worker earning $24,000 over 52 weeks has an AWW of about $461.54. Because that is below the $654 threshold, the benefit is 95% of AWW, or roughly $438 per week. A higher earner with an AWW of $1,200 would receive the tiered amount but be capped at $981 per week. Benefits run for up to 12 weeks per 12-month period. This is an estimate only — the CT Paid Leave Authority makes the final determination from your verified wage records, and the minimum-wage-linked figures update over time.