Paternity Leave Calculator
See your personalized bonding leave timeline, income breakdown, and action checklist.
About This Tool
This calculator helps fathers plan their bonding leave by combining federal FMLA, state paid family leave, and PTO into a personalized week-by-week timeline. Enter your details to see how much paid leave you qualify for, what your income will look like, and what steps to take before the baby arrives.
Understanding Your Benefits
FMLA
Federal law providing 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected bonding leave. Applies to employers with 50+ employees. Fathers have the same 12-week entitlement as mothers.
State Paid Leave
14 states + DC offer paid family leave with 60-90% wage replacement. Bonding leave is gender-neutral — fathers receive the same paid weeks as mothers.
PTO / Vacation
Your accrued paid time off can extend your bonding leave. 37% of fathers use vacation days as part of their leave plan.