United Kingdom Statutory Maternity Pay Calculator

Source: https://www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave/pay

Statutory maternity pay calculator

Average weekly earnings (GBP), before tax

Continuous employment into the qualifying week (weeks)

Result

Weeks 1–6 (90% of average weekly earnings, uncapped)£360.00/week

Weeks 7–39 (lower of £194.32 or 90%)£194.32/week

Total statutory maternity pay (39 weeks)£8,572.56

Informational — statutory minimum only; contractual/enhanced maternity pay may apply and is not calculated here. Standard rate: £194.32/week (effective 2026-04-06, source: gov.uk). If not eligible for SMP, you may qualify for Maternity Allowance instead. This is not legal advice.