HMRC Statutory Pay Rates 2026 VerifiedSSP (£116.75/wk) & SMP Guide
UK Statutory Sick Pay & Maternity Pay Guide
Complete guide to workplace statutory benefits. Calculate Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and 39-week Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) entitlements for foreign workers and UK employees.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Calculator
Maternity Pay (SMP) Rates
- First 6 Weeks: 90% of your average weekly earnings (no cap).
- Next 33 Weeks: £184.03 per week (or 90% of average earnings, whichever is lower).
Frequently Asked Questions (SSP & SMP)
You can self-certify your sickness for the first 7 consecutive days. If you are off sick for more than 7 days in a row, your employer will require a formal fit note from an NHS GP or doctor.