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What Is NY PFL on My Paycheck?
Updated for 2026 Tax data reviewed 2026-09-16. Sources and methodology
NY PFL means New York Paid Family Leave. The pay stub deduction is an employee contribution toward insurance that gives eligible workers job-protected, paid time away from work for qualifying family reasons.
For 2026, the employee contribution is 0.432% of gross wages, up to an annual maximum of $411.91. Always match a pay stub calculation to the right calendar year, because the rate and maximum can change.
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What can Paid Family Leave be used for?
Eligible workers can use New York Paid Family Leave to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or help with family needs when a relative is called to active military service. It is different from sick leave, vacation pay, and short-term disability benefits.
How is NY PFL calculated?
For wages below the annual contribution limit:
NY PFL deduction = covered gross wages × 0.432%
| Annual wages | NY PFL per year | Per biweekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $172.80 | $6.65 |
| $60,000 | $259.20 | $9.97 |
| $95,349 | $411.91 | $15.84 |
| $150,000 | $411.91 | $15.84 |
Once the year's maximum contribution is reached, NY PFL deductions should stop for the rest of the calendar year. Payroll corrections can make a particular check look different.
Why did the deduction change in January?
Paid leave contribution rates and annual limits can change at the start of each year, and the year-to-date total resets. A raise, bonus, change in hours, or payroll adjustment can also change the current amount. See Why did my paycheck go down in January?.
Is NY PFL the same as New York disability insurance?
No. Paid Family Leave and statutory disability benefits (often labeled NY DBL or NY SDI) cover different reasons for time away from work and usually appear as separate deductions.
What should I check if the amount looks wrong?
Compare the deduction with your covered gross wages, the rate for the pay date's calendar year, and your year-to-date PFL contributions. Then ask payroll to explain any difference.
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- Why did my paycheck go down in January?
- All pay stub guides
Sources
- https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/
- https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/2026
- https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/DisabilityBenefits/employee-disability-benefits.jsp
Educational information only, not tax, legal, or payroll advice.