Premium and Benefits Calculator
How much will I pay?
Employers and their employees are both responsible for funding the FAMLI program and may split the cost 50/50. The premiums in 2026 are set to 0.88% of the employee’s wage, with 0.44% paid by the employer and 0.44% paid by the employee. Employers may also choose to pay the full amount if they would like to offer this as an added perk for their employees. Premiums are paid on wages up to the Federal Social Security Wage Cap, which is $184,500 for earnings in 2026. Use the calculator to estimate what your premiums may be. The payment amounts generated by this calculator are estimates only.
Calculation estimate details
- Premiums are paid on wages up to the Federal Social Security Wage Cap which is set at $184,500 for earnings in 2026. Remember: the payment amounts generated by this calculator are estimates only.
- Benefits are calculated on a sliding scale using the individual's average weekly wage from the previous five calendar quarters in relation to the average weekly wage for the state of Colorado and may increase over time.
- The 2026 premium rate is set at 0.88% of employees' wages. Remember: the premium amounts generated by this calculator are also estimates only.
How much will my benefit payment be?
Benefits are calculated on a sliding scale using the individual's average weekly wage from the previous five calendar quarters in relation to the average weekly wage for the state of Colorado and may increase over time.
The Colorado average weekly wage for 2025-2026 is $1,534.94. This means that the first $735.67 of an individual’s average weekly wage will be replaced at a rate of 90%, and the rest will be replaced at 50%, up to the maximum benefit amount of $1,381.45. These figures may be updated by mid-2026 and in future years, as Colorado’s average weekly wage changes.
Both the premium amounts and benefit amounts generated by this calculator are estimates only and may not be equal to the exact amount of your premium or benefit payment.
| Weekly Wage | Weekly Benefit | Maximum Annual Benefit | Percent of Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $450 | $5,400 | 90% |
| $1,000 | $807 | $9,684 | 81% |
| $1,500 | $1,057 | $12,684 | 70% |
| $2,000 | $1,307 | $15,684 | 65% |
| $3,000 | $1,381 | $16,577 | 46% |