UK Maternity Pay Calculator 2026/27 (SMP)

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UK Maternity Pay Calculator: Weeks 1–6 — 90% × average weekly earnings. Example: £600 a week, full 39 weeks → Total Statutory Maternity Pay: £9,652.56 — How the UK Maternity Pay Calculator works: Weeks 1–6 — 90% × average weekly earnings

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📘 About the UK Statutory Maternity Pay

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. For the first 6 weeks you get 90% of your average weekly earnings before tax; for the next 33 weeks you get £194.32 a week from April 2026, or 90% of your earnings if that is lower. The last 13 weeks of the 52-week leave are unpaid by law.

To qualify you must earn at least £129 a week on average and have worked for your employer for 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date. Statutory paternity, adoption and shared parental pay use the same £194.32 rate.

🧮 Formula

Weeks 1–6

90% × average weekly earnings

Weeks 7–39

min(£194.32, 90% × average weekly earnings)

✏️ Worked examples

£600 a week, full 39 weeks

You enter
Average weekly earnings before tax	600 £
Weeks of leave you will take (paid weeks up to 39)	39 weeks

You get
Total Statutory Maternity Pay	£9,652.56
First 6 weeks	£540.00 a week
Next 33 weeks	£194.32 a week
Weeks counted	39 of 39

£9,652.56.

£180 a week

You enter
Average weekly earnings before tax	180 £
Weeks of leave you will take (paid weeks up to 39)	39 weeks

You get
Total Statutory Maternity Pay	£6,318.00
First 6 weeks	£162.00 a week
Next 33 weeks	£162.00 a week
Weeks counted	39 of 39

£6,318.00.

🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

Average weekly earnings before tax (£)
Weeks of leave you will take (paid weeks up to 39) (weeks)

What you get

Total Statutory Maternity Pay
First 6 weeks
Next 33 weeks
Weeks counted

❓ Frequently asked questions

How much is maternity pay in 2026?

SMP is 90% of average weekly earnings for 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week (or 90% if lower) for 33 weeks, from April 2026.

Is maternity pay taxed?

Yes. SMP is paid through payroll, so income tax and National Insurance are deducted as normal.

What if I do not qualify for SMP?

You may get Maternity Allowance from Jobcentre Plus instead, at up to £194.32 a week for 39 weeks.

How is average weekly earnings worked out?

From your pay in the 8 weeks (or 2 monthly pay days) up to the Saturday of the 15th week before the baby is due.

🤱 UK Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) Calculator 2026/27