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Maternity pay calculator
Work out your Statutory Maternity Pay for the full 39 weeks.
Your Statutory Maternity Pay is
£9,652.56
over 39 weeks, before tax.
How it adds up
| Item | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 6: 90% of earnings | £540.00 | £3,240.00 |
| Weeks 7 to 39: standard rate | £194.32 | £6,412.56 |
| Total Statutory Maternity Pay | £9,652.56 |
Your pay can start from 27 December 2026 at the earliest, 11 weeks before your due date.
This is an estimate, not advice. Maternity pay is taxed like salary. If your employer pays more, add its scheme under More options.
Week by week
| Weeks | Statutory pay | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 6 | £540.00 | £540.00 |
| Weeks 7 to 39 | £194.32 | £194.32 |
Amounts are a week, before tax.
How Statutory Maternity Pay works
For the first 6 weeks you get 90% of your average weekly earnings. For the next 33 weeks you get £194.32 a week, or 90% of your earnings if that is lower.
To qualify you need to 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 Maternity Pay is taxed like normal pay, and paternity pay uses the same weekly rate.
Common questions
How much is Statutory Maternity Pay in 2026/27?
90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week or 90% of your earnings, whichever is lower, for the next 33 weeks.
How much SMP do I get on £600 a week?
£540.00 a week for 6 weeks, then £194.32 a week: £9,652.56 in all before tax.
Who can get Statutory Maternity Pay?
You must earn at least £129.00 a week on average and have worked for your employer long enough. If you don’t qualify, you may get Maternity Allowance instead.
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These results are an estimate, not financial advice. They use the 2026/27 rates in force on 24 October 2026 and the inputs shown, so your actual tax, pay or costs may differ. Before making a decision about your money, check the figures with HMRC or your provider, or speak to a regulated financial adviser. Free, impartial guidance is available from MoneyHelper.
This page explains the rules using the 2026/27 rates in force on 24 October 2026. It is general information, not financial advice. For decisions about your own money, speak to a regulated financial adviser, or get free, impartial guidance from MoneyHelper.