New York State Paid Family Leave coverage saw incremental benefit, coverage, and premium increases over the initial four years,
with 2021 seeing the final phase of the tiered PFL implementation. Below is a summary of the annual premium and benefits statistics
from January 1, 2022, through January 1, 2025:
NEW MAXIMUM PFL BENEFIT
The maximum PFL benefit in 2025 has remained unchanged at 67% of the employee's average weekly wage, not to exceed 67% of the statewide average weekly wage, which is $1,757.19 per week.
The maximum allowable duration of a PFL claim has remained unchanged at 12 weeks.
| 2025 | 67% | $1,177.32 | 12 weeks |
| 2024 | 67% | $1,151.16 | 12 weeks |
| 2023 | 67% | $1,131.08 | 12 weeks |
| 2022 | 67% | $1,068.36 | 12 weeks |
NEW MAXIMUM COVERED WAGE
The maximum covered wage for PFL contributions in 2025 increased to $91,373.88.
All eligible employee wages in 2025, including commissions, bonuses, tips and gratuities up to $91,373.88 are subject to premium charge.
| 2025 | $91,373.88 |
| 2024 | $89,343.80 |
| 2023 | $87,786.88 |
| 2022 | $82,917.64 |
NEW PREMIUM RATE / MAXIMUM ANNUAL EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION
For the first time since 2021, the New York State (NYS) market will see a PFL premium rate increase in 2025. Moreover,
the maximum annual employee contribution will see a slight increase.
| 2025 | .00388 | $354.53 |
| 2024 | .00373 | $333.25 |
| 2023 | .00455 | $399.43 |
| 2022 | .00511 | $423.70 |
Please keep in mind that PFL, just like DBL, is a required statutory coverage in NYS. PFL premium funds are meant to
to be paid using employee contributions. Failure to maintain active PFL coverage may result in penalties by NYS.