Family · Employer top-up
Parental Leave Employer Top-Up Planner
Model full-pay or half-pay employer leave alongside government Parental Leave Pay.
Full or half payGovernment PPLAfter-tax comparison
01 —PLAN
Maximum 130 days for 2026-27.
Enter 100 for full salary or 50 for half pay.
02 —CASHFLOW
Estimated after-tax cash$76,935
Government PPL gross$26,122
Employer-paid leave gross$23,077
Worked income$50,000
Estimated tax, Medicare and HELP$22,264
PPL super contribution (12%)$3,135
The tax estimate uses resident rates, LITO, Medicare levy and optional HELP. It excludes Medicare levy surcharge, offsets other than LITO and payroll withholding timing.
What this estimate includes
- Shows employer leave as separate taxable income.
- Uses the longer of employer leave and government PPL to estimate weeks not worked.
- Confirm whether your employer offsets government PPL or pays it in addition.
Frequently asked questions
Can employer leave be paid with government PPL?
Employer-paid parental leave can often be received before, during or after government PPL, but the employer policy may coordinate, offset or top up payments.
Should I enter full pay or half pay?
Enter the number of employer-paid weeks and 100% for full pay or 50% for half pay.
Is employer parental leave taxable?
Generally yes. The planner treats it as taxable salary income.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Planning estimate. Employer policies, enterprise agreements, payroll timing and super on employer-paid leave vary.