Estimated Weekly PFL Benefit — EMT / Paramedic · 2026
$781/week
Based on $58,000/year · 8-week total: $6,246
How PFL Is Calculated for EMT / Paramedics
California EMT / Paramedics who pay into SDI qualify for PFL. Here is the full EDD calculation for a EMT / Paramedic earning $58,000/year:
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Highest Quarter Earnings$58,000 ÷ 4 = $14,500 · Overtime and shift differentials are common and count toward EDD wages.
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Average Weekly Wage (AWW)$14,500 ÷ 13 weeks = $1,115/week
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Apply Rate: 70%$1,115 × 70% = $781/week
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Multiply by Weeks Taken$781 × 8 weeks = $6,246 total
Benefit by Number of Weeks
| Leave Duration | Weekly Benefit | Total Benefit |
|---|
| 1 week | $781/wk | $781 |
| 2 weeks | $781/wk | $1,562 |
| 4 weeks | $781/wk | $3,123 |
| 6 weeks | $781/wk | $4,685 |
| 8 weeks | $781/wk | $6,246 |
⚠️File within 41 days of your first leave dayFile at edd.ca.gov. Missing this deadline forfeits all benefits permanently.
ℹ️Job protection for EMT / ParamedicsPFL pays your income. For job protection, most EMT / Paramedics at employers with 5+ workers qualify for CFRA leave, which runs concurrently with PFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much PFL does a EMT / Paramedic get in California 2026? +
A EMT / Paramedic earning $58,000/year receives an estimated $781/week in PFL benefits. Over the maximum 8-week period, that totals $6,246. Actual benefits depend on your specific wages reported to EDD.
Does a EMT / Paramedic's overtime count toward PFL? +
Yes — if overtime was on your W-2 and deducted for SDI, it counts toward your EDD wage base. This can boost your highest quarter and increase your weekly PFL benefit.
Can I take PFL intermittently as a EMT / Paramedic? +
Yes. PFL can be taken in separate blocks — for example, reduced hours or alternating weeks — subject to EDD approval and your employer's intermittent leave policy. Total cannot exceed 8 weeks per 12-month period.
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