Parental Benefits Calculator
Calculate maternity and paternity leave benefits, statutory pay, and entitlements. Estimate your parental leave income and benefit duration.
Step 1: Employment Details
39 weeks
Statutory Parental Pay
Statutory Maternity Pay: 90% of average weekly earnings for first 6 weeks, then £172.48 or 90% (whichever is lower) for next 33 weeks.
Step 2: Benefits & Entitlements
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Eligibility Notes
To qualify for SMP: employed for 26+ weeks, earn at least £123/week average. Self-employed may qualify for Maternity Allowance.
Parental Benefits Estimate
Summary
Payment Timeline
Benefit Breakdown
Total Estimated Benefits
£8,456
Over 39 weeks of leave
Weekly Benefit
£217
Statutory Pay
£6,727
Employer Top-up
£0
Leave Duration
39 weeks
Payment Timeline
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Benefit Breakdown by Source
Parental Benefit Formula
SMP = (90% of weekly earnings × 6 weeks) + (£172.48 × remaining weeks)
First 6 weeks: 90% of average weekly earnings. Next 33 weeks: £172.48 or 90% of earnings (whichever is lower). Minimum 39 weeks total.
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