Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) Calculator
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.
Data verified · July 2026
How much is Statutory Paternity Pay?
The lower of £187.18 a week (2025/26) or 90% of your average weekly earnings, for up to 2 weeks.
Source: GOV.UK — Paternity pay and leave (gov.uk/paternity-pay-leave/pay); rates and thresholds for employers 2025/26. · updated 2026
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Everything about Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) Calculator
📋Overview+
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.
💡 Best practices
- SPP is taxable earnings — tax and NIC come off via PAYE.
- Give your employer 28 days' notice for each block of leave.
- Some employers top up to full pay — check your contract before assuming the statutory minimum.
🔢 Concrete example
£600/week earnings, 2 weeks: 90% of earnings (£540) exceeds the cap, so both weeks pay £187.18 — £374.36 in total.
📖User guide+
How to use this calculator
- 1
Enter average weekly earnings.
- 2
Enter weeks of continuous service at the qualifying week (15th before the due date).
- 3
Choose 1 or 2 weeks of leave.
- 4
Read the weekly rate and total SPP.
📚Glossary+
- Qualifying week
- The 15th week before the expected week of childbirth — you need 26 weeks of continuous employment by then (or matching-week rules for adoption).
- Split blocks
- Since April 2024 the 2 weeks no longer need to be consecutive: two separate 1-week blocks can be taken within 52 weeks of birth.
ℹ️Sources & updates+
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.
FAQ — Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) Calculator
How much is Statutory Paternity Pay?+
The lower of £187.18 a week (2025/26) or 90% of your average weekly earnings, for up to 2 weeks.
Who qualifies for SPP?+
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.
When can I take paternity leave?+
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).