DWP & HMRC Rates 202639 Weeks SMP£184.03 Flat Rate
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 SMPYour SMP Entitlement Breakdown:
First 6 Weeks (90% Earnings)
£540/wk
Total £3240Next 33 Weeks (£184.03 Cap)
£184.03/wk
Total £6072.99Total Gross Statutory Maternity Pay (39 Weeks)
£9312.99
Taxed via PAYEComplete 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 Period | Payment Rate | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 6 | 90% 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 52 | Unpaid statutory maternity leave | 13 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).