Estimate your maternity or paternity pay for 2026/27, at 90% of earnings then the £194.32 weekly rate.
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Estimated statutory pay
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How much is statutory maternity pay in 2026/27? Statutory Maternity Pay is 90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then the lower of £194.32 or 90% of your earnings for the next 33 weeks — up to 39 weeks in total. Statutory Paternity Pay is 2 weeks at the same £194.32 rate (or 90% of earnings if lower).
Maternity & paternity FAQs
How long is statutory maternity pay paid for?
Up to 39 weeks. Maternity leave itself can last 52 weeks, but the final 13 weeks are usually unpaid.