Estimated Weekly PFL Benefit — Real Estate Agent · 2026
$1,010/week
Based on $75,000/year · 8-week total: $8,077
How PFL Is Calculated for Real Estate Agents
California Real Estate Agents who pay into SDI qualify for PFL. Here is the full EDD calculation for a Real Estate Agent earning $75,000/year:
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Highest Quarter Earnings$75,000 ÷ 4 = $18,750 · Most agents are independent contractors and do not pay into SDI automatically. Elective SDI coverage is available.
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Average Weekly Wage (AWW)$18,750 ÷ 13 weeks = $1,442/week
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Apply Rate: 70%$1,442 × 70% = $1,010/week
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Multiply by Weeks Taken$1,010 × 8 weeks = $8,077 total
Benefit by Number of Weeks
| Leave Duration | Weekly Benefit | Total Benefit |
|---|
| 1 week | $1,010/wk | $1,010 |
| 2 weeks | $1,010/wk | $2,019 |
| 4 weeks | $1,010/wk | $4,038 |
| 6 weeks | $1,010/wk | $6,058 |
| 8 weeks | $1,010/wk | $8,077 |
⚠️File within 41 days of your first leave dayFile at edd.ca.gov. Missing this deadline forfeits all benefits permanently.
ℹ️Job protection for Real Estate AgentsPFL pays your income. For job protection, most Real Estate Agents at employers with 5+ workers qualify for CFRA leave, which runs concurrently with PFL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much PFL does a Real Estate Agent get in California 2026? +
A Real Estate Agent earning $75,000/year receives an estimated $1,010/week in PFL benefits. Over the maximum 8-week period, that totals $8,077. Actual benefits depend on your specific wages reported to EDD.
Does a Real Estate Agent'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 Real Estate Agent? +
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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