Maternity & Paternity Pay Calculator
Work out UK Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay for 2026/27.
About the Maternity & Paternity Pay Calculator
Statutory Maternity Pay 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 33 weeks. Statutory Paternity Pay is £194.32 or 90% of earnings (whichever is lower) for up to 2 weeks. To qualify you need average earnings of at least £129 a week and enough service with your employer. Many employers pay more under their own scheme.
The formula
SMP = 6 × 90% × AWE + 33 × min(£194.32, 90% × AWE)
Worked example
Example: Total SMP (39 weeks) = £9,976.56
- Inputs: Pay type: Maternity (SMP); Average weekly earnings (before tax): £660.
- Formula: SMP = 6 × 90% × AWE + 33 × min(£194.32, 90% × AWE)
- Result: Total SMP (39 weeks) = £9,976.56
Questions people ask
Is SMP taxed?
Yes, it's paid through payroll with tax and NI deducted.
Can I get anything if I earn less than £129 a week?
You can't get Statutory Maternity Pay, but you may get Maternity Allowance from Jobcentre Plus instead.
Sources
The rules and rates this calculator uses come from the official pages below. Its results are estimates, not an official determination, and rules change, so check the latest figures there before you act on them.