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Maternity leave pay calculator: what you get on leave
Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit and Parent’s Benefit replace only part of most salaries. See what each of you takes home in the year of the baby, after tax, against a normal year, and how much to put aside each month to cover the gap.
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Plan it week by week
The Parental Leave Planner ($19, Irish edition included) maps both parents’ pay week by week from 16 weeks before the due date to the child’s second birthday, with your employer top-up, the monthly budget and a savings plan, in Excel or Google Sheets.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Maternity Benefit in Ireland?
€299 a week in 2026, rising by €10 to €309 from January 2027 (Budget 2027). It is paid for 26 weeks. If you have a partner or children who depend on you, it can be higher, because it is compared with the Illness Benefit rate including increases for dependants.
Is Maternity Benefit taxed?
Yes, it is liable to income tax, but not to USC or PRSI. Revenue collects the tax by reducing your tax credits and rate band while you are paid it, so your employer’s payslip shows the effect rather than the Department.
How long is maternity leave in Ireland?
26 weeks paid by Maternity Benefit, plus up to 16 more weeks of unpaid leave straight after. At least 2 weeks must start before the end of the week the baby is due.
What do partners get?
Paternity Benefit for 2 weeks within 6 months of the birth, and each parent can take 9 weeks of Parent’s Benefit in the child’s first 2 years, all at the same weekly rate.
Does my employer have to top up my pay?
No. Many employers do, by paying your full salary and claiming the Maternity Benefit themselves. Check your contract: it changes the gap a lot.
Related
- What can I claim? One check for every support your household may get
- Budget 2027 calculator · Budget 2027 for 10 households
- Working Family Payment calculator: you can keep WFP while on Maternity Benefit
- The cost of a baby’s first year, by country · Baby cost planner (Ireland)
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