Maternity and parental benefit calculator (Poland)

Average basis from the last 12 full months — a separate amount per month (e.g. ZUS contribution changes on sole proprietorship).

Sickness insurance assessment bases — last 12 full months

Enter the monthly sickness contribution base (before the 13.71% deduction). Each month can differ.

13.71% is deducted from each month’s base according to standard benefit rules.

No. Month (optional) Sickness base (PLN) After 13.71% deduction
12
11
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9
8
7
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5
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2
1

Leave length (weeks)

Results

Summary

Average benefit basis (PLN / month)
Total leave weeks
Leave days (×7)
Daily rate 100%
Daily rate 81.5%
Daily rate 70%

Option A — 81.5%

Same rate for the whole maternity and parental period.

Maternity leave
Monthly equivalent (81,5%)
Parental leave
Monthly equivalent (81,5%)
Total

Option B — 100% / 70%

Maternity at full rate, parental at 70%.

Maternity leave (100%)
Monthly equivalent (100%)
Parental leave (70%)
Monthly equivalent (70%)
Total

Additional parental leave — second parent

Monthly equivalent (70%)
Total for selected period

Method: 12-month average after 13.71% deduction, divisor 30 days per month, rates 81.5% / 100% / 70% per chosen leave option.

This tool is for information only and does not replace ZUS calculations or professional advice. Actual bases and amounts depend on coverage gaps, pay components, and the law in force.