Maternity Pay Calculator — Calculate Your Maternity Leave Entitlements

Maternity Pay Calculator

Calculate your statutory maternity pay (SMP) and understand your maternity leave entitlements. See how your earnings and employment affect your maternity benefits.

Step 1: Employment Details

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39 weeks

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)

You qualify for SMP if you’ve been employed for at least 26 weeks by the qualifying week and earn above the Lower Earnings Limit. First 6 weeks: 90% of average weekly earnings. Remaining weeks: £172.48 or 90% of earnings (whichever is lower).

Step 2: Payment Details

About Maternity Allowance

If you don’t qualify for SMP, you may be eligible for Maternity Allowance. This is paid for up to 39 weeks at either £172.48 per week or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower).

Maternity Pay Results

Summary
Payment Schedule
Payment Analysis

Total Maternity Pay (After Tax)

£8,427
Over 39 weeks of maternity leave
Total SMP Entitlement
£9,150
Tax Deductions
£732
NI Deductions
£465
Weekly Average (After Tax)
£216.08

Maternity Payment Schedule

Payment Period Rate Weeks Gross Amount Net Amount

Maternity Pay Analysis

SMP Calculation Formula

First 6 weeks: 90% of average weekly earnings × 6

Remaining weeks: £172.48 or 90% of earnings (whichever is lower) × remaining weeks

Statutory Maternity Pay is paid for up to 39 weeks. You must give your employer notice and provide proof of pregnancy (MATB1 form).

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