Sick leave benefit calculator (employer)
Calculate the employer's sick-leave benefit and the Health Insurance Fund benefit based on the average wage and sick days.
Employer benefit
€206.99
for 5 days (4-8)
Average calendar-day pay€59.14
Unpaid days (1-3)3
Employer days (4-8)5
Employer benefit€206.99
Fund days (9+)0
Health Insurance Fund benefit (70%)€0.00
Health Insurance Fund benefit cap 2026: 126.87 € per day. Income tax is withheld from the benefit.
Approximate calculation. The exact amount is confirmed by the Social Insurance Board or the Tax and Customs Board - check the official source.
Sources: Tervisekassa, Maksu- ja Tolliamet (EMTA)
Last updated: 2026-06-03
How is the sick-leave benefit calculated?
Days 1-3 of illness are unpaid. For days 4-8 (up to 5 days) the employer pays a benefit of 70% of the average wage. From day 9 the Health Insurance Fund pays 70%, capped at 126.87 € per calendar day (2026). The average calendar-day pay is based on the previous 6 months. Income tax is withheld from the benefit.
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