Calculate Statutory Paternity Pay: 1 or 2 weeks at the lower of £187.18/week (2025/26) or 90% of average weekly earnings, splittable within 52 weeks.
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Computes SPP for 2025/26: up to 2 weeks paid at the lower of £187.18 or 90% of average weekly earnings — since April 2024 the two weeks can be split into two 1-week blocks and taken any time in the 52 weeks after birth or adoption. Eligibility mirrors SMP: 26 weeks of service at the qualifying week and earnings of at least £125/week.
£600/week earnings, 2 weeks: 90% of earnings (£540) exceeds the cap, so both weeks pay £187.18 — £374.36 in total.
Enter average weekly earnings.
Enter weeks of continuous service at the qualifying week (15th before the due date).
Choose 1 or 2 weeks of leave.
Read the weekly rate and total SPP.
Last data update
July 5, 2026
Sources and references
GOV.UK — Paternity pay and leave (gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/pay); rates and thresholds for employers 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.
The lower of £187.18 a week (2025/26) or 90% of your average weekly earnings, for up to 2 weeks.
Employees with 26 weeks of continuous service at the qualifying week, average earnings of at least £125/week, who are the father, partner or adopter responsible for the child's upbringing.
Any time within 52 weeks of the birth or adoption placement — as one 2-week block or two separate 1-week blocks (April 2024 reform).