Calculate Statutory Maternity Pay over 39 weeks: 6 weeks at 90% of earnings, then 33 weeks at the lower of £187.18/week (2025/26) or 90% of earnings.
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Computes SMP for 2025/26: the first 6 weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings (uncapped), then up to 33 weeks at the lower of £187.18 or 90% of earnings. Eligibility requires 26 weeks of continuous service at the qualifying week and average earnings of at least £125/week.
£600/week earnings, full 39 weeks: 6 weeks at £540 (£3,240) plus 33 weeks at £187.18 (£6,176.94) — £9,416.94 total SMP.
Enter average weekly earnings (8-week reference period before the qualifying week).
Enter weeks of continuous service at the 15th week before the due date.
Set how many weeks of leave you plan to take (up to 39 paid).
Read the 6-week and standard-rate totals and the overall SMP.
Last data update
July 5, 2026
Sources and references
GOV.UK — Maternity pay and leave (gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave/pay); Maternity Allowance (gov.uk/maternity-allowance); rates and thresholds 2025/26.
The data in this calculator is updated regularly to reflect the latest official rates. When in doubt, consult the official sources listed above.
90% of your average weekly earnings for the first 6 weeks, then the lower of £187.18/week (2025/26) or 90% of earnings for up to 33 more weeks — 39 paid weeks in total.
Employees with 26 weeks of continuous service at the qualifying week (15th week before the due date) and average weekly earnings of at least £125.
You may claim Maternity Allowance from DWP instead — up to £187.18/week for 39 weeks, based on your work and National Insurance record.