FMLA Income Gap Calculator
Estimate lost income and benefits cost during an unpaid or partly paid FMLA leave.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimated FMLA income gap
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- Normal income for leave period: —
- Pay replacement and support: —
- Additional benefits cost: —
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Quick summary: Estimate lost income and benefits cost during an unpaid or partly paid FMLA leave.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate lost income and benefits cost during an unpaid or partly paid FMLA leave.
How to use it
Enter Normal weekly take-home pay ($); Leave weeks; Percent of pay replaced (%); Weekly employee-paid benefits during leave ($); Available paid leave or employer support ($). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
Normal pay and benefit costs are compared with paid leave, wage replacement and other support.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Normal weekly take-home pay ($) | 1200 |
|---|---|
| Leave weeks | 12 |
| Percent of pay replaced (%) | 0 |
| Weekly employee-paid benefits during leave ($) | 180 |
| Available paid leave or employer support ($) | 2500 |
| Estimated FMLA income gap | $14,060.00 |
|---|---|
| Normal income for leave period | $14,400.00 |
| Pay replacement and support | $2,500.00 |
| Additional benefits cost | $2,160.00 |
Important limitations
FMLA protects eligible leave but does not itself require paid wages; state and employer programs vary.