How much does california state disability pay?

For claims beginning on or after January 1, 2018, weekly benefits range from $50 to a maximum of $1,216. To qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount ($1,216) you must earn at least $26,325.01 in a calendar quarter during your base period. read more

These wages are subject to State Disability Insurance taxes. To qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount of $1,216, you must earn at least $26,325.01 in a calendar quarter 5 to 18 months prior to your claim start date. read more

The maximum benefit amount is calculated by multiplying your weekly benefit amount by 52 or adding the total wages subject to State Disability Insurance (SDI) tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. For claims beginning on or after January 1, 2018, weekly benefits range from $50 to a maximum of $1,216. read more

California pays SDI benefits on a daily basis. The state's Economic Development Department (EDD) will use the highest-paid quarter of your base period to come up with a daily amount. For example, if you earned $10,000 in your highest-paid quarter, and that quarter included 91 days, your daily earnings amount would be about $109. The EDD will pay you 55% of that amount, or about $60 per day. read more