Your Maternity Leave Plan
Due February 20, 2027 · Leave starts February 13, 2027
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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 | Feb 13 – Feb 19 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 2 | Feb 20 – Feb 26 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 3 | Feb 27 – Mar 5 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 4 | Mar 6 – Mar 12 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 5 | Mar 13 – Mar 19 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 6 | Mar 20 – Mar 26 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 7 | Mar 27 – Apr 2 | CA SDI | $1,010 | 70% |
| 8 | Apr 3 – Apr 9 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 9 | Apr 10 – Apr 16 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 10 | Apr 17 – Apr 23 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 11 | Apr 24 – Apr 30 | CA PFL | $1,010 | 70% |
| 12 | May 1 – May 7 | 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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