Maternity & Sick Pay Calculator 2026-2027
Estimate your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) entitlement, based on official GOV.UK rates for the 2026-2027 tax year.
Written by Ellie Marsh · Last updated: 14 July 2026
per week (90% of pay)
per week
gross statutory pay
Maternity leave can last up to 52 weeks, but SMP is only paid for the first 39 — the final 13 weeks are unpaid unless your employer offers enhanced maternity pay.
£123.25, or 80% of pay if lower
gross statutory pay
Since 6 April 2026, SSP has no minimum earnings threshold and no unpaid waiting days — it's payable from the first day of illness, for up to 28 weeks.
This shows gross statutory pay before tax
Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay are both subject to income tax and National Insurance in the normal way. Some employers also pay enhanced (contractual) maternity or sick pay above the statutory minimum — check your contract. To estimate your take-home pay on a reduced income, use the salary calculator with your expected annual gross pay for the period. This tool is for illustrative purposes only and isn't a substitute for checking your exact entitlement with your employer or GOV.UK.