Maternity Pay Calculator Kazakhstan 2026: GFSS and Childcare to 1.5
How much will you receive on maternity leave? The calculator works out the GFSS pregnancy and childbirth benefit, the monthly childcare benefit until the child is one and a half, and the state birth grant using 2026 figures.
Up to date as of October 2026. Figures change — before making a decision, check the official sources: the State Social Insurance Fund (gfss.kz), the egov.kz portal and enbek.kz.
This is a simplified estimate based on your inputs. It is not financial, tax or investment advice. Check exact amounts with the State Revenue Committee (KGD), the State Social Insurance Fund (GFSS), your bank or an accountant.
What maternity pay is made of
| Payment | Who pays | 2026 formula | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy and childbirth | GFSS | average income over 12 months × days ÷ 30 | income no more than 7 minimum wages (595,000 ₸) per month; up to 2,499,000 ₸ for 126 days |
| Childcare up to age 1.5 | GFSS, monthly | 40% of average income over 24 months | up to 238,000 ₸ per month |
| Birth grant | the state, one-time | 38 MCI (1st–3rd child) or 63 MCI | 164,350 ₸ or 272,475 ₸ |
| Childcare allowance without GFSS | the state, monthly | fixed amount | 24,912–38,493 ₸ depending on the child's birth order |
GFSS benefits go to people for whom social contributions were paid: employees, IEs and the self-employed. Only income on which contributions were paid counts. Months without contributions count as zero, but the total is still divided by 12 or 24. OPV of 10% is deducted from GFSS benefits.
Standard maternity leave is 126 days. With complicated childbirth or the birth of two or more children there are more days (usually 140); with adoption, fewer. Check the exact number of days, the income cap and the childcare share with the GFSS or on egov.kz — that's why these fields can be changed in the calculator. You must apply for the pregnancy benefit within 12 months of the sick-leave date, and for the childcare benefit within 18 months of the child's birth.
Example calculation
| Average monthly income | Pregnancy and childbirth net (126 days) | Childcare per month net |
|---|---|---|
| 150,000 | 567,000 | 54,000 |
| 300,000 | 1,134,000 | 108,000 |
| 595,000 | 2,249,100 | 214,200 |
| 900,000 | 2,249,100 | 214,200 |
Checking the second row: 300,000 × 126 ÷ 30 = 1,260,000 ₸, minus 10% OPV — 1,134,000 ₸. Childcare: 300,000 × 40% = 120,000 ₸, net 108,000 ₸ per month. An income of 900,000 ₸ gives the same as 595,000 ₸: everything above the cap is not counted. In the example, income over 12 and 24 months is the same.
Common mistakes
- Calculating from base salary rather than income with contributions. If part of the salary is paid “under the table,” maternity pay will be lower.
- Forgetting the 7 minimum wage cap. A high salary above 595,000 ₸ per month doesn't increase the benefit.
- Mixing up periods. The pregnancy benefit uses 12 months; childcare uses 24.
- Missing application deadlines. 12 and 18 months — after that you may lose the right to the benefit.
How an IE's social payments affect future benefits — see the IE tax calculator, and salary deductions — the take-home pay calculator. It's a good idea to put part of your maternity pay into an emergency fund for the period while your income is lower than usual.
- Pregnancy and childbirth: income over 12 months × days ÷ 30, capped at 7 minimum wages per month.
- Childcare up to 1.5: 40% of income over 24 months, maximum 238,000 ₸.
- 10% OPV is deducted; check exact terms with the GFSS and on egov.kz.
FAQ
How is maternity pay calculated in Kazakhstan in 2026?
The GFSS pregnancy and childbirth benefit = average monthly income over the last 12 months × days on the sick-leave certificate ÷ 30. Income is counted up to 7 minimum wages — 595,000 ₸ per month. 10% OPV is deducted from the benefit.
How much is the childcare benefit up to age 1.5?
40% of average monthly income over the last 24 months, but no more than 238,000 ₸ per month (40% of 7 minimum wages) before the 10% OPV deduction. For twins, the benefit is paid for each child.
What do you get if the mother wasn't working?
Then there are no GFSS benefits, but state allowances apply: a birth grant of 38 MCI (164,350 ₸) for the 1st–3rd child and 63 MCI (272,475 ₸) for the 4th and later, plus a monthly childcare allowance — from 24,912 ₸ for the first child.
How can an IE increase future maternity pay?
GFSS benefits depend on the income on which social contributions were paid. An IE can pay SO in advance on a higher declared income, but no more than actual income and no more than 7 minimum wages. The 12 and 24 months before the event are counted.
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