Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your maternity leave duration, statutory pay, and return-to-work dates. Understand your maternity leave entitlements and plan your time off effectively.
Step 1: Pregnancy Details
Standard Maternity Leave
In the UK, you’re entitled to 52 weeks of maternity leave. Ordinary Maternity Leave is 26 weeks, and Additional Maternity Leave is another 26 weeks.
Step 2: Employment Details
Statutory Maternity Pay
SMP is paid for up to 39 weeks: 90% of your average weekly earnings for first 6 weeks, then £172.48 or 90% (whichever is lower) for next 33 weeks.
Maternity Leave Calculation Results
Total Estimated Maternity Pay
Maternity Leave Timeline
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Maternity Pay Breakdown
Statutory Maternity Pay Formula
Weeks 1-6: 90% of average weekly earnings
Weeks 7-39: £172.48 or 90% (whichever is lower)
To qualify for SMP, you must have worked for your employer for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date and earn at least £123 per week on average.
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