Your Maternity Leave Plan
Due September 26, 2026 · Leave starts September 19, 2026
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Total Weeks
12
Paid Weeks
$12,115
Est. Income
$5,192
Income Gap
Your Leave Timeline
CA SDICA PFLFMLA Job Protection
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Week-by-Week Breakdown
| Week | Dates | Source | Weekly Income | % Pay |
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| 1 | Sep 19 – Sep 25 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 2 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 3 | Oct 3 – Oct 9 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 4 | Oct 10 – Oct 16 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 5 | Oct 17 – Oct 23 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 6 | Oct 24 – Oct 30 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 7 | Oct 31 – Nov 6 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 8 | Nov 7 – Nov 13 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 9 | Nov 14 – Nov 20 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 10 | Nov 21 – Nov 27 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 11 | Nov 28 – Dec 4 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 12 | Dec 5 – Dec 11 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| Total | $12,115 | 70% | ||
Your State Benefits - California
Paid Leave Available
Program: SDI + PFL
Disability: 6–8 weeks at 70% (max $1,681/wk)
Paid Family Leave: 8 weeks at 70% (max $1,681/wk)
Tiered replacement: 60% for higher earners, 70-90% for lower earners. SDI covers pregnancy disability; PFL covers bonding.
Official CA Program Website →Financial Summary
Normal income (12 weeks)
$17,308
Est. income during leave
$12,115
Income gap to plan for
$5,192
Avg. weekly pay during leave
$1,010/wk
To cover your income gap, aim to save approximately $865 per month for 6 months before your leave begins.
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