Estimated Weekly PFL Benefit — Firefighter · 2026
$1,212/week
Based on $90,000/year · 8-week total: $9,692
How PFL Is Calculated for Firefighters
California Firefighters who pay into SDI qualify for PFL. Here is the full EDD calculation for a Firefighter earning $90,000/year:
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Highest Quarter Earnings$90,000 ÷ 4 = $22,500 · Overtime and hazard pay reported on W-2 count toward EDD wages. CalPERS members may have additional leave provisions.
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Average Weekly Wage (AWW)$22,500 ÷ 13 weeks = $1,731/week
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Apply Rate: 70%$1,731 × 70% = $1,212/week
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Multiply by Weeks Taken$1,212 × 8 weeks = $9,692 total
Benefit by Number of Weeks
| Leave Duration | Weekly Benefit | Total Benefit |
|---|
| 1 week | $1,212/wk | $1,212 |
| 2 weeks | $1,212/wk | $2,423 |
| 4 weeks | $1,212/wk | $4,846 |
| 6 weeks | $1,212/wk | $7,269 |
| 8 weeks | $1,212/wk | $9,692 |
⚠️File within 41 days of your first leave dayFile at edd.ca.gov. Missing this deadline forfeits all benefits permanently.
ℹ️Job protection for FirefightersPFL pays your income. For job protection, most Firefighters at employers with 5+ workers qualify for CFRA leave, which runs concurrently with PFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much PFL does a Firefighter get in California 2026? +
A Firefighter earning $90,000/year receives an estimated $1,212/week in PFL benefits. Over the maximum 8-week period, that totals $9,692. Actual benefits depend on your specific wages reported to EDD.
Does a Firefighter'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 Firefighter? +
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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