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Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) & Paternity Calculator

Calculate total Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) entitlement over 39 weeks (90% first 6 weeks + £184.03 flat rate) and check Statutory Paternity Pay rules.

SMP 39-Week Payment Calculator

Estimate weekly and total maternity pay based on average gross weekly earnings

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Must be at least £123/week to qualify for SMP

Your SMP Entitlement Breakdown:

First 6 Weeks (90% Earnings)
£540/wk
Total £3240
Next 33 Weeks (£184.03 Cap)
£184.03/wk
Total £6072.99
Total Gross Statutory Maternity Pay (39 Weeks)
£9312.99
Taxed via PAYE

Complete Guide to Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid to eligible pregnant employees for up to 39 weeks. Statutory Maternity Leave lasts for up to 52 weeks (26 weeks Ordinary Maternity Leave + 26 weeks Additional Maternity Leave).

SMP Payment Schedule & Rates

Maternity PeriodPayment RateDuration
Weeks 1 to 690% of average gross weekly earnings (No cap)6 weeks
Weeks 7 to 39£184.03/week or 90% of earnings (whichever is lower)33 weeks
Weeks 40 to 52Unpaid statutory maternity leave13 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. For the first 6 weeks, you get 90% of your average gross weekly earnings. For the remaining 33 weeks, you get £184.03 per week or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower).

To qualify for SMP, you must earn at least £123 a week on average, give correct notice to your employer, and have worked continuously for your employer for at least 26 weeks up to the qualifying week (15th week before expected week of childbirth).

Statutory Paternity Pay is paid for 1 or 2 weeks at £184.03 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower).