This question is about average paid maternity leave.

Is maternity leave paid in the U.S.?

By Zippia Team - Feb. 14, 2022

No, maternity leave is not typically paid in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 23% of those working in private industries have access to paid maternity leave in the United States. The FMLA only requires companies to offer 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave.

While there are 8 states that do have paid maternity leave policies, and many federal employees have access, the U.S. still offers very little compared to other developed countries.

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