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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Italy
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Italy.
Quick answerIn Italy, with a monthly gross salary of 2,400 EUR and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 1,328 EUR per month, duration 24 months, maternity or parental pay 1,920 EUR per month, duration 5 months, sick pay for 30 days 1,453 EUR in total, and child benefit for two children up to 407.60 EUR per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Italy?
With a monthly gross salary of 2,400 EUR and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 1,328 EUR per month, duration 24 months. NASpI is 75% of your average monthly pay up to 1,456.72 EUR, plus 25% of the part above, at most 1,584.70 EUR a month in 2026. It falls by 3% a month from the sixth month, or from the eighth if you are 55 or older.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Italy?
With a monthly gross salary of 2,400 EUR, it is about 1,920 EUR per month, duration 5 months. Fathers get 10 working days of paternity leave at 100%.
How much sick pay do I get in Italy?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 1,453 EUR in total in total. From day 4 to day 20 INPS pays 50% of average daily pay, and from day 21 to 180 66.66%. The employer advances the payment.
How much is child benefit in Italy?
For two children the result is up to 407.60 EUR per month. The Assegno Unico is paid for each child from the seventh month of pregnancy until 21. In 2026 it is 203.80 EUR a month per minor child with an ISEE up to 17,468.51 EUR.
In Italy unemployment benefit (NASpI), maternity and parental pay, sick pay and the universal child allowance (Assegno Unico) are all paid or managed by INPS.
Unemployment benefit in Italy
- You need involuntary job loss and at least 13 weeks of contributions in the last 4 years.
- NASpI is 75% of your average monthly pay up to 1,456.72 EUR, plus 25% of the part above, at most 1,584.70 EUR a month in 2026. It falls by 3% a month from the sixth month, or from the eighth if you are 55 or older.
- It is paid for half the weeks of contributions of the last 4 years, at most 24 months. It is taxable.
Maternity and parental leave in Italy
- Compulsory maternity leave lasts 5 months, usually 2 before and 3 after the birth, paid at 80% of salary by INPS. Many collective agreements top it up to 100%.
- Fathers get 10 working days of paternity leave at 100%.
- Parental leave: 3 months at 80% and 6 more months at 30%, shared between parents, until the child is 6. The age limit for unpaid leave rises to 14 from 2026.
Sick pay in Italy
- The first 3 days of sick leave are not paid by INPS, the employer usually pays them under the collective agreement.
- From day 4 to day 20 INPS pays 50% of average daily pay, and from day 21 to 180 66.66%. The employer advances the payment.
- At most 180 days per calendar year are paid.
Child benefit in Italy
- The Assegno Unico is paid for each child from the seventh month of pregnancy until 21. In 2026 it is 203.80 EUR a month per minor child with an ISEE up to 17,468.51 EUR.
- It falls gradually to 58.30 EUR with an ISEE of 46,582.71 EUR or more, or if you do not present an ISEE.
- Children under 1 get 50% more, and families with 4 or more children get a flat 150 EUR more a month.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,400 EUR | 1,050 EUR per month | 1,120 EUR per month | 847.75 EUR |
| 2,400 EUR | 1,328 EUR per month | 1,920 EUR per month | 1,453 EUR |
| 3,800 EUR | 1,585 EUR per month | 3,040 EUR per month | 2,301 EUR |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Italy?
No, unless you resign for just cause (giusta causa), for example unpaid wages, or the contract ends by mutual agreement in a protected procedure.
Where do I apply in Italy?
NASpI: online at INPS within 68 days of the end of the job. Maternity and parental leave: INPS online before the leave. Assegno Unico: INPS online, with an up to date ISEE.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.