Paid Family and Medical Leave
State program
Washington Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in Washington
Washington has Paid Family and Medical Leave, which pays up to $1,647 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$1,647
Maximum weekly benefit
Washington Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (16-18 weeks combined in some cases)
Maximum duration
Washington Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
7-day waiting period
Waiting period
Washington Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | Yes | Nov 12, 2026 | DOL paid leave |
| Program name | Paid Family and Medical Leave | Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $1,647 | Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
| Maximum duration | Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (16-18 weeks combined in some cases) | Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
| Waiting period | 7-day waiting period | Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
| Payroll contribution | 1.13% of wages up to $184,500 (employees pay 71.43%) | Jan 1, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
| Program website | https://paidleave.wa.gov/ | Nov 12, 2026 | Washington Paid Leave |
Sourced facts
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: Yes [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program name: Paid Family and Medical Leave [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $1,647 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (16-18 weeks combined in some cases) [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: 7-day waiting period [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: 1.13% of wages up to $184,500 (employees pay 71.43%) [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://paidleave.wa.gov/ [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington have state short-term disability?
Yes. Washington has Paid Family and Medical Leave, which pays up to $1,647 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (16-18 weeks combined in some cases).
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.