How is parental allowance calculated in Finland?

Parental allowance in Finland is based on your previous income. It is typically 70% of your gross income up to a certain ceiling, then decreases for higher incomes. Kela pays the benefit.

How long is parental leave in Finland?

Under the 2023 reform, each parent has a right to 160 days of parental leave. Parents can share the days, and 63 days can be transferred to the other parent.

Does my employer pay during parental leave?

Many Finnish employers pay full salary for part of parental leave (typically 1–3 months) per collective agreements. Kela pays the parental allowance for the remaining period.

Parental Allowance Calculator

Estimate your Finnish parental allowance based on your income. Calculate how much you will receive during maternity, paternity, or parental leave.

Parent

Annual income (€/year): 40 000 €

Shared parental allowance days (0–97): 50 days

Daily allowance gross

93,33 €

Daily allowance net

74,67 €

Net/month

1 605,33 €

Replacement rate

48 %

Breakdown

Pregnancy allowance (40 days)	+4 800,00 €
Own parental allowance days (160 + 50 days)	+13 520,00 €
Total (gross)	18 320,00 €

This is an estimate based on 2026 Kela rates. Parental allowance = 70% of gross income for first 58 days, then decreasing. Check kela.fi.

The parental allowance calculator estimates the amount of maternity and parental allowance based on your salary. It gives you an advance picture of your income during family leave so you can plan the family budget.

How the calculator works and what it’s for▾

How the allowance is determined

The parental allowance is usually calculated from your established earned income. The higher the salary, the larger the daily allowance, up to a certain limit. The calculator converts your salary into an estimated daily and monthly benefit.

This shows how your income changes when you move from a salary onto family leave.

What you enter and get

You enter your gross income, from which the calculator estimates the level of the parental allowance. The result is usually shown per day and per month.

You get a clear estimate that you can use as a basis for budgeting during family leave.

Who it is for

The calculator is useful for expectant and new parents who are planning how to share family leave and want to know the amount of the benefit in advance.

Good to know

The calculation rules, the number of days, and the income thresholds are set by Kela and legislation and change from time to time. Check the current details with Kela. The result is an indicative estimate.

🔄 Reviewed June 2026