Colorado FAMLI Calculator
Updated November 2026 · Free · No sign-up
Calculate your Colorado FAMLI benefit — 90% of wages up to half the state average weekly wage, 50% above it, capped — for 12 weeks (16 with pregnancy/childbirth complications).
Quick answer: FAMLI pays 90% of your wages up to 50% of the state AWW, plus 50% beyond, to an annually-set cap (~$1,300/week region — verify current). Lower earners replace up to 90%; the benefit runs 12 weeks (+4 for pregnancy complications) with job protection after 180 days of employment.
How FAMLI Works
Colorado’s program (benefits since January 2024) covers nearly all employees — the 90/50 progressive formula mirrors Washington’s: 90% of the slice of your wage up to half the state AWW, 50% of the slice above, capped annually. Uses: your own serious condition, bonding (12 months), family care, military exigency, and safe leave (domestic violence) — one of the few states covering it.
Worked Examples
Example 1 — median earner. $1,100/week, AWW $1,471 (half = $735.50): 90% × 735.50 + 50% × 364.50 = $844/week — 77% replacement.
Example 2 — lower earner. $600/week: 90% = $540 — the tier design’s target case.
Example 3 — funding check. Premiums: 0.9% of wages split 50/50 (employers under 10 staff exempt from their half) — on $1,100/week you contribute ~$5/week for the coverage.
Eligibility Facts
| Earnings test | $2,500 in wages during the base period |
| Job protection | After 180 days with the employer |
| Health insurance | Maintained during leave |
| Intermittent | Allowed in increments |
| Private plans | Employers may substitute approved equivalent plans |
Coordination Notes
FAMLI runs concurrently with FMLA where both apply; employers cannot force PTO exhaustion first (top-ups by agreement). Benefits are state-taxable? No — Colorado exempts them; federal treatment follows the evolving IRS position on state PFL (1099-G issued — check current guidance). Apply through My FAMLI+ up to 30 days ahead for foreseeable events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado FAMLI pay?
90% of wages up to half the state average weekly wage plus 50% above it, to the annual cap (~$1,300-area) — up to 90% replacement for lower earners.
How many weeks does FAMLI cover?
12 weeks for bonding, medical, family care, military, or safe leave — 16 when pregnancy/childbirth complications apply.
Who pays for FAMLI?
A 0.9% payroll premium split employee/employer (small employers exempt from the employer half) — you’ve been funding it since 2023.
Is FAMLI job-protected?
Yes after 180 days of employment with your current employer, with health insurance maintained.
Can I use FAMLI intermittently?
Yes — in increments, useful for treatment schedules and phased bonding; benefits prorate accordingly.
✓ Formula verified • Last updated: November 3, 2026