Maternity and paternity pay calculator
Work out your Statutory Maternity Pay or Paternity Pay from your salary.
Statutory Maternity Pay from 6 April 2026: £194.32 a week or 90% of your earnings if lower. You need 26 weeks with your employer by the 15th week before the due date. Taxed like normal pay; your employer may pay more.
Statutory Maternity Pay
SMP is paid for up to 39 weeks: 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week (or 90% of earnings if lower) for the remaining 33 weeks.
To qualify you need to have worked for your employer for 26 weeks by the 15th week before the due date, and earn at least £129 a week on average.
Statutory Paternity Pay
Partners can get up to 2 weeks of Statutory Paternity Pay at £194.32 a week or 90% of earnings if lower, with the same service and earnings conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Can my employer pay more?
Yes. Many employers offer enhanced maternity or paternity pay; check your contract or staff handbook.