How is the Delaware Paid Leave benefit calculated?

Delaware Paid Leave replaces 80% of your average weekly wage. The benefit has a minimum of $100 per week and a maximum of $900 per week for the 2026 and 2027 benefit years.

Does Delaware have a separate state disability program?

Delaware does not run a separate short-term disability insurance program. The Delaware Paid Leave program covers medical leave for your own serious health condition as well as parental, family caregiving, and qualified military exigency leave.

What is the maximum weekly benefit?

The maximum weekly benefit is $900 for the 2026 and 2027 benefit years. The cap is reviewed and adjusted periodically as the program matures.

How long can I receive benefits?

Workers can receive up to 12 weeks of parental leave per year, and up to 6 weeks of medical or family caregiving leave per 24-month period.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is an independent estimate to help you plan. Your actual benefit is determined by the Delaware Department of Labor based on your verified wage records.

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Delaware Paid Leave at a glance

Delaware provides wage replacement through the Delaware Paid Leave program, created by the Healthy Delaware Families Act, rather than a standalone state disability fund. The program pays benefits whether you take medical leave for your own serious health condition, parental leave to bond with a new child, family caregiving leave, or qualified military exigency leave. This calculator estimates your weekly benefit based on your earnings.

How it works

Delaware Paid Leave uses a flat replacement rate bounded by a floor and a cap. Your weekly benefit equals 80% of your average weekly wage, but never less than $100 (or your average weekly wage, if lower) and never more than $900.

Replacement rate = 80% of average weekly wage
Minimum benefit  = $100 per week
Maximum benefit  = $900 per week (2026-2027)

benefit = AWW × 0.80, then bounded to [$100, $900]

Your average weekly wage (AWW) is your total wages over the prior 12 months divided by the number of weeks you worked.

Example and notes

A worker earning $48,000 over 52 weeks has an AWW of about $923.08. At 80%, that is roughly $738 per week, which falls between the $100 floor and the $900 cap, so the full amount applies. A high earner with an AWW above $1,125 would be limited to the $900 cap, while a very low earner is raised to the $100 floor. Parental leave can run up to 12 weeks per year. This is an estimate only — the Delaware Department of Labor makes the final determination, and the statutory figures may be adjusted over time.