# Sick pay calculator 2026/27: SSP from day one | ComputeNow

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> Work out Statutory Sick Pay for 2026/27, paid from the first day off at the lower of £123.25 a week or 80% of earnings, plus company sick pay.

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# Sick pay calculator

Work out your Statutory Sick Pay, now paid from your first day off sick.
Rates from 6 April 2026Rates checked 18 October 2026
By the ComputeNow team, checked against GOV.UK and HMRC[Sources (2)](#sources)[How we calculate](https://computenow.co.uk/methodology/)

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.
[Your Statutory Sick Pay is £246.50 Breakdown](#result)

## 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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## Guides and help

### Official services and free advice

[Statutory Sick Pay GOV.UK: who gets it and how to claim](https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay)[Acas Free, impartial advice on rights at work](https://www.acas.org.uk/)[Understanding your payslip GOV.UK: deductions and your rights](https://www.gov.uk/understanding-your-pay)

## Sources

Each source was last checked on 18 October 2026.

- [GOV.UK: Statutory Sick Pay](https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay)
- [GOV.UK: Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rates-and-thresholds-for-employers-2026-to-2027)
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.