Statutory Paternity Pay Calculator (UK)
See how much Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) you will get for your paternity leave.
Paid at the lower of £194.32 or 90% of your average weekly earnings. Tax and National Insurance are deducted.
How Statutory Paternity Pay works
Statutory Paternity Pay is the lower of £194.32 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings. It can be paid for one or two weeks, and is paid in the same way as your normal wages, with tax and National Insurance deducted.
It is also available to a partner of the person giving birth or adopting, including in same-sex couples, if they meet the conditions.
Who qualifies?
- You must have worked for your employer for at least 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due.
- You must earn on average at least £129 a week.
- You must give your employer the right notice, usually by the end of the 15th week before the due date.
Paternity leave
Paternity leave lets you take time off around the birth. Your employer may offer more than the statutory amount, so check your contract. Your right to take the leave does not depend on how much you earn.
Sources: GOV.UK: Statutory Paternity Pay. Figures last checked on 8 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Statutory Paternity Pay?
The lower of £194.32 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings.
How many weeks of paternity pay do I get?
One or two weeks, depending on how much leave you take.
Can I get shared parental pay as well?
You may be able to share some of the mother’s leave and pay as Shared Parental Leave and Pay. Check the GOV.UK guidance for eligibility.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.