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Sick pay calculator
Work out your Statutory Sick Pay, now paid from your first day off sick.
Your Statutory Sick Pay is
£246.50
for 2 weeks off, before tax.
How it adds up
| Item | Weekly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard SSP rate | £123.25 | £246.50 |
| 80% of your earnings | £400.00 | |
| You get the lower of the two | £123.25 | £246.50 |
This is an estimate, not advice. Sick pay is taxed like salary. If your employer pays more, add its scheme under More options.
How Statutory Sick Pay works
From April 2026, SSP is paid from your first day off sick, with no waiting days and no minimum earnings.
You get £123.25 a week or 80% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower, for up to 28 weeks.
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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.