Estimated Weekly PFL Benefit · Los Angeles Median Salary · 2026
$915/week
Based on Los Angeles median salary of $68,000 · 8-week total: $7,323
PFL for Los Angeles Workers — What You Need to Know
Los Angeles's economy is built around entertainment, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and tech. Workers across all these sectors who pay into SDI qualify for California PFL when taking leave to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member.
Los Angeles County employers with 5+ employees fall under CFRA, giving most LA workers both job protection and PFL pay simultaneously.
🏙️Los Angeles local ordinanceLA County also has its own Minimum Wage Ordinance — wages used for PFL calculations reflect these higher local minimums.
PFL Estimates for Common Los Angeles Professions
| Profession | Typical Salary | Weekly PFL | 8-Week Total |
|---|
| 🎬 Actor / Film Industry Worker | $70,000 | $942/wk | $7,538 |
| 🏥 Registered Nurse | $95,000 | $1,279/wk | $10,231 |
| 📚 Teacher (LAUSD) | $62,000 | $835/wk | $6,677 |
| 📦 Warehouse Worker | $42,000 | $565/wk | $4,523 |
| 🏨 Hospitality Worker | $38,000 | $512/wk | $4,092 |
How EDD Calculates Your Los Angeles PFL Benefit
The formula is the same across all of California — EDD does not adjust for local cost of living. Your benefit is based entirely on your personal wage history.
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Highest Quarter EarningsEDD finds your highest-paid 3-month period in the 12 months ending 5–18 months before your claim.
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Average Weekly WageHighest quarter ÷ 13 = AWW
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Apply Rate (70% or 90%)AWW ≤ $1,252 → 90% · AWW > $1,252 → 70%. Max: $1,765/week
⚠️File within 41 daysFile your PFL claim at edd.ca.gov within 41 days of your first day of leave. Missing this deadline forfeits your benefits permanently.
Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles
How much PFL does a Los Angeles worker get in 2026? +
Based on Los Angeles's median salary of $68,000/year, the estimated weekly PFL benefit is $915, for a total of $7,323 over 8 weeks. Your actual benefit depends on your specific quarterly wages as reported to EDD.
Does working in Los Angeles affect my PFL benefit? +
Indirectly — Los Angeles workers tend to earn higher wages, which increases PFL benefits. However, the EDD formula does not adjust for city or cost of living. Your benefit is calculated from your personal W-2 wages only.
Can I get PFL if I work part-time in Los Angeles? +
Yes. PFL has no minimum hours requirement. As long as SDI was deducted from your Los Angeles paycheck, you qualify. Your benefit will reflect your part-time earnings.
Calculate Your Exact PFL Benefit
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